How To Fix 2C044 - Characteristic &1 is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 2C - Customizing Char. Value Assignment

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 2C044 - Characteristic &1 is not available ?

  The SAP error message 2C044 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1 in the message) is not available in the context where it is being referenced. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when working with characteristics in the context of a material master or a configuration profile.
  Causes:
  
  Characteristic Not Defined: The characteristic you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Characteristic Not Assigned: The characteristic is not assigned to the relevant configuration profile or class.
  Incorrect Context: The characteristic may not be available in the specific context (e.g., for a specific material or configuration).
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the characteristic.
  Inactive Characteristic: The characteristic might be inactive or not available for the current configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) and verify if the characteristic exists and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Assign Characteristic to Class:
  
  If the characteristic is not assigned to the class, you can do this in transaction code CL02 (Change Class). Ensure that the characteristic is included in the relevant class.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Profile:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the configuration profile for the material. You can check this in transaction code CU41 (Maintain Configuration Profile).
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  If the error occurs while working with a material, check the material master data in transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to ensure that the characteristic is relevant for that material.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Activate Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can be done in the characteristic definition.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CU41: Maintain Configuration Profile
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Variant Configuration and characteristics for a deeper understanding of how they work and how to troubleshoot related issues.
  
  
  If the problem persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.