How To Fix 9J682 - There is no characteristic for &2 for catalog &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 682

• Message text: There is no characteristic for &2 for catalog &1

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please maintain an appropriate entry for catalog &V1&
in the Customizing table <DS:SIMG.J_3G_KATMERK>Catalog Characteristics
</>.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J682 - There is no characteristic for &2 for catalog &1 ?

  The SAP error message 9J682, which states "There is no characteristic for &2 for catalog &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with classification systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific characteristic associated with a catalog or class.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message (&2) is not defined in the catalog (&1) you are trying to access.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the material or product may not include the necessary characteristics that are expected in the catalog.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing links between characteristics and catalogs.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access certain characteristics or catalogs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Catalog Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to check the characteristics assigned to the catalog.
  Ensure that the characteristic (&2) is indeed defined and assigned to the catalog (&1).
  
  
  
  Add Missing Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is missing, you can add it to the catalog using the same transaction codes mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Review Material Configuration:
  
  Check the material or product configuration to ensure that it includes the necessary characteristics. You can use transaction code CU50 to view the configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on your classification data to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction code CL24N for this purpose.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the catalogs and characteristics. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the error and potential fixes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL02 / CL03: For managing classes and characteristics.
  CU50: For configuring variant materials.
  CL24N: For checking classification data consistency.
  
  
  
  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 identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.