/EACC/MSG_LI_RUNTIME009 - Internal error: Field &1 is not registered as a characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACC/MSG_LI_RUNTIME -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Internal error: Field &1 is not registered as a characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACC/MSG_LI_RUNTIME009 - Internal error: Field &1 is not registered as a characteristic ?

  The SAP error message /EACC/MSG_LI_RUNTIME009 Internal error: Field &1 is not registered as a characteristic typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Compliance Management (ACM) or similar applications where characteristics are used to define specific attributes of data.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is trying to access a field (characteristic) that has not been properly registered or defined in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Field Not Defined: The field in question has not been defined as a characteristic in the relevant configuration settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the application or module that is trying to access the field.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or characteristics, the system may not have been updated accordingly.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport may not have included the necessary definitions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and check if the field (characteristic) is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the field is registered as a characteristic in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the application or module that is generating the error. Ensure that all necessary characteristics are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Data Model Verification:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the data model, verify that all changes have been properly implemented and that the system is aware of these changes.
  
  
  
  Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or application you are working with for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to the configuration of characteristics (e.g., SPRO, SE11 for data dictionary).
  Community Forums: Look for discussions in SAP community forums or platforms like SAP Community, where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.