How To Fix 28059 - Characteristic not valid for object &1: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Characteristic not valid for object &1: &2

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V2& is not allocated to the selected object via object
variable &V1&, or the allocation is not currently valid.

System Response

The syntax check recognizes the whole dependency as incorrect.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the object has been classified in a class containing
characteristic &v2&. If it has not, you cannot use characteristic &v2&
to describe the object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28059 - Characteristic not valid for object &1: &2 ?

  The SAP error message "28059 Characteristic not valid for object &1: &2" typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics in the context of classification. This error indicates that a specific characteristic is not valid for the object you are trying to work with.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic you are trying to use is not assigned to the class or object type you are working with.
  Object Type Mismatch: The object (e.g., material, class) does not support the characteristic due to its configuration or classification settings.
  Inactive Characteristics: The characteristic may be inactive or not available in the current context.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing access to the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the classification view of the object (e.g., material or class) and verify if the characteristic is assigned to the correct class.
  If not, you may need to assign the characteristic to the appropriate class.
  
  
  
  Review Object Type:
  
  Ensure that the object type you are working with supports the characteristic. You can check the configuration settings for the object type.
  
  
  
  Activate Characteristics:
  
  If the characteristic is inactive, you may need to activate it in the classification system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access and use the characteristic. Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to Variant Configuration or classification to understand the specific requirements for the characteristics and objects you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class), CL03 (Display Class), or CT04 (Change Characteristic) to manage characteristics and classes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is being triggered.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message "28059 Characteristic not valid for object &1: &2" in SAP.