How To Fix WMOD005 - No text found for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WMOD - Fashion Management, Generic Material

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No text found for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

No text exists for the characteristic you entered.

How to fix this error?

Check the characteristic.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WMOD005 - No text found for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message WMOD005 ("No text found for characteristic &1") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Warehouse Management (WM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a text description for a specific characteristic that is being referenced in a transaction or process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Texts: The most common cause of this error is that the text for the specified characteristic (denoted by &1) has not been maintained in the system. This could happen if the characteristic was created but the corresponding text was not defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the characteristics in the system, leading to the inability to retrieve the text.
  Language Settings: The text might be available in a different language than the one currently set in the user profile or session.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Characteristic Texts:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Create Characteristic) or CT05 (Change Characteristic).
  Enter the characteristic name that corresponds to &1 in the error message.
  Check if the text is maintained for the characteristic. If not, add the necessary text descriptions.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is properly configured in the relevant customizing settings. This may involve checking the settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under the relevant sections for characteristics and texts.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in your user profile. You can check this in the user settings or by using transaction SU01 to view your user profile.
  If the text exists in a different language, you may need to switch to that language or maintain the text in the desired language.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the characteristic was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported to the relevant system (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04, CT05, and SU01 for managing characteristics and user profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on characteristics and texts in the context of Warehouse Management for a deeper understanding of how to manage these elements effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.