How To Fix 5L019 - Family characteristics table is not maintained.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5L - Messages for Malaysian HRMS.

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Family characteristics table is not maintained.

How to fix this error?

The Family Characteristics table, T577, should be maintained with
appropriate entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5L019 - Family characteristics table is not maintained. ?

  The SAP error message 5L019 indicates that the family characteristics table is not maintained. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) when the system is trying to access or utilize family characteristics that have not been defined or maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The family characteristics table, which is essential for defining the relationships and attributes of configurable products, has not been set up correctly.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data related to the configurable product may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the family characteristics may not have been transferred correctly.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly referencing the family characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Family Characteristics:
  
  Go to the transaction code CU41 (Maintain Family Characteristics) in SAP.
  Check if the family characteristics for the relevant configuration profile are defined.
  If not, create or update the necessary entries to ensure that the family characteristics are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Profiles:
  
  Ensure that the configuration profiles for the products are correctly set up and linked to the appropriate family characteristics.
  Use transaction code CU02 (Change Configuration Profile) to review and modify the profiles as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that all related master data (materials, classes, characteristics) is correctly maintained and linked.
  Use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or CT04 (Change Characteristic) to check and update the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data was transferred correctly.
  Check for any logs or error messages during the migration that might indicate missing data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on maintaining family characteristics and configuring variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU41: Maintain Family Characteristics
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  MM02: Change Material
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for information on Variant Configuration and family characteristics.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5L019 and ensure that your family characteristics are properly maintained in SAP.