How To Fix 60871 - Unknown object characteristic "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 871

• Message text: Unknown object characteristic "&"

What causes this issue?

You have entered an object characteristic for a maintenance
object that is either unknown or has not been defined for this
maintenance object.

System Response

Entry ignored.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry. Press F4 to obtain a list of possible object
characteristics.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60871 - Unknown object characteristic "&" ?

  The SAP error message 60871, which states "Unknown object characteristic '&'", typically occurs when the system is unable to recognize a characteristic that is being referenced in a transaction or process. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with characteristics in classification, variant configuration, or other areas where object characteristics are used.
  Causes:
  
  Typographical Error: The characteristic name may have been misspelled or incorrectly entered.
  Characteristic Not Defined: The characteristic may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be assigned to the relevant object or class.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Spelling: Verify that the characteristic name is spelled correctly in the transaction.
  Define the Characteristic: If the characteristic does not exist, you may need to create it in the system using transaction code CT04 (for characteristics).
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Review Configuration: Use transaction code CL02 to check if the characteristic is assigned to the correct class or object.
  Transport Check: If the characteristic was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was imported correctly.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to identify where the error is occurring.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create or change characteristics.
  CL02: Change class.
  CL03: Display class.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on characteristics and classification for further understanding.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.