How To Fix 5E386 - Characteristic &1 incorrectly maintained. For more details, go to PE03

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 386

• Message text: Characteristic &1 incorrectly maintained. For more details, go to PE03

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E386 - Characteristic &1 incorrectly maintained. For more details, go to PE03 ?

  The SAP error message 5E386 indicates that there is an issue with the maintenance of a characteristic in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics in the context of classification.
  Cause:
  The error message "Characteristic &1 incorrectly maintained" suggests that there is a problem with the configuration or definition of the characteristic identified by &1. Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The characteristic may have been incorrectly defined or maintained in the system.
  Missing Values: Required values or attributes for the characteristic may be missing.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the settings of the characteristic, such as data types or value ranges.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain the characteristic.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues or bugs in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and enter the characteristic name to check its definition.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the data types and value ranges are appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  If the characteristic is used in a variant configuration model, check the dependencies associated with it to ensure they are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Values:
  
  Ensure that all necessary values for the characteristic are maintained. If the characteristic is supposed to have specific values, verify that they are present.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain the characteristic. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  For more detailed information, you can refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to characteristics and variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Use PE03 for More Details:
  
  As suggested in the error message, you can go to transaction PE03 to check the details of the characteristics and their maintenance. This transaction provides a more in-depth view of the characteristics and their settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if you suspect a technical issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  PE03: Maintain Characteristics
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on Variant Configuration and Characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message 5E386.