/IPRO/DBMC215 - Error retrieving description of characteristic &1; regenerate &1

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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /IPRO/DBMC -

  • Message number: 215

  • Message text: Error retrieving description of characteristic &1; regenerate &1

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IPRO/DBMC215 - Error retrieving description of characteristic &1; regenerate &1 ?

    The SAP error message /IPRO/DBMC215 indicates that there is an issue with retrieving the description of a characteristic in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when the system cannot find the necessary metadata or description for a specific characteristic, which can occur due to various reasons.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Metadata: The characteristic may not have been properly defined or may be missing in the database.
    2. Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data model or the database that prevent the system from retrieving the characteristic description.
    3. Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, the transport might not have included all necessary objects.
    4. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic or its description.

    Solution:

    1. Regenerate the Characteristic: The error message suggests regenerating the characteristic. This can typically be done through the relevant transaction in SAP:

      • Go to the transaction code related to the characteristic (e.g., /IPRO/DBMC for IBP).
      • Find the option to regenerate or refresh the characteristic.
    2. Check Characteristic Definition: Ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined in the system:

      • Navigate to the relevant configuration area (e.g., in the SAP GUI, use transaction RSCUSTV10 for characteristics).
      • Verify that the characteristic exists and is properly configured.
    3. Transport Check: If the characteristic was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully imported.

    4. Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the user management area.

    5. Database Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the database to identify and resolve any inconsistencies that may be affecting the characteristic.

    6. Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.

    Related Information:

    • SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
    • SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
    • System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.

    If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.

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