How To Fix 64384 - Characteristic group &1 is not defined for the characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 384

• Message text: Characteristic group &1 is not defined for the characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64384 - Characteristic group &1 is not defined for the characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message 64384, which states "Characteristic group &1 is not defined for the characteristic &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of characteristics and their associated characteristic groups in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The characteristic group specified in the error message is not defined for the characteristic mentioned. This can happen if the characteristic was created without properly assigning it to a characteristic group.
  Incorrect Assignment: The characteristic may have been assigned to a different characteristic group than intended, or the characteristic group itself may not exist.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the characteristic group may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Create Characteristic) or CT05 (Change Characteristic).
  Verify that the characteristic in question is correctly assigned to the appropriate characteristic group.
  If the characteristic group does not exist, you may need to create it or assign the characteristic to an existing group.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Characteristic Group:
  
  If the characteristic group is missing, you can create it using transaction code CT04 or CT05.
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the correct group.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the missing configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify characteristics and characteristic groups.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring characteristics and characteristic groups.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create Characteristic
  CT05: Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 64384 and ensure that your characteristics and characteristic groups are correctly configured in SAP.