How To Fix ADPTM062 - Charcteristic & does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ADPTM - Message Class for Component Maintenance Cockpit

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Charcteristic & does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ADPTM062 - Charcteristic & does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message ADPTM062 typically indicates that a characteristic specified in a transaction or report does not exist in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with characteristics in the context of variant configuration, classification, or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the characteristic name or ID.
  Incorrect Context: The characteristic may not be relevant in the context you are trying to use it (e.g., it may not be assigned to the relevant class or object).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the characteristic.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently created or modified in a different environment (like development), it may not have been transported to the current environment (like production).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (for characteristics) and check if the characteristic exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the spelling and syntax of the characteristic name or ID you are using.
  
  
  
  Check Context:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the correct class or object type that you are working with.
  If you are using it in a variant configuration, ensure it is part of the relevant configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the characteristic was created in a different environment, ensure that it has been properly transported to the current environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or SAP notes that may provide additional context or solutions related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.