How To Fix UPC411 - Error during text selection for characterictic &1 (value &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPC - Planning: General Error Messages

• Message number: 411

• Message text: Error during text selection for characterictic &1 (value &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC411 - Error during text selection for characterictic &1 (value &2) ?

  The SAP error message UPC411 indicates that there was an issue during the text selection for a characteristic in the context of SAP's classification system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to retrieve the text associated with a specific characteristic value.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Texts: The most common cause of this error is that the text for the specified characteristic value is not maintained in the system. This can happen if the characteristic value was created but the corresponding text was not entered.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the user from accessing the texts for the characteristic.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Configuration Issues: The classification system may not be properly configured to handle the characteristic or its values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Maintenance:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Maintain Characteristic) or CT05 (Maintain Characteristic Values) and check if the text for the characteristic value exists.
  If it does not exist, create the necessary text entries for the characteristic value.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain characteristic texts. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the classification data to identify any inconsistencies. You can use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) to check the class and its characteristics.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the classification system to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings in the Customizing (SPRO) for the classification system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Maintain Characteristic
  CT05: Maintain Characteristic Values
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for UPC411 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on classification and characteristics to understand how they are structured and maintained.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UPC411 error and ensure that the texts for your characteristics are properly maintained.