How To Fix AP323 - Characteristic &1 was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 323

• Message text: Characteristic &1 was deleted

What causes this issue?

Field &V1& was deleted from the user-defined include structure for the
drilldown. A characteristic entry was already generated for this field
for the drilldown.
Problems can occur, if objects in the drilldown already used this
characteristic.
The following objects could have been defined using characteristic &V1&
:
Reports
Global variables
Forms

System Response

The generated characteristic entry for this field is removed.

How to fix this error?

Remove the characteristic from all objects that still use it, or define
it again in the user-defined include structure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP323 - Characteristic &1 was deleted ?

  The SAP error message AP323, which states "Characteristic &1 was deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system. This error indicates that a characteristic that is being referenced in a classification or a master data record has been deleted from the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Characteristic: The most common cause is that the characteristic (identified by &1) has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to data maintenance activities or changes in the classification system.
  Data Inconsistency: If there are references to the deleted characteristic in various master data records, it can lead to inconsistencies and trigger this error.
  Transport Issues: If characteristics are deleted in one environment (like development) and not properly transported to another (like production), it can lead to this error when accessing the data in the latter.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Status: Verify if the characteristic still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the classification system and checking the list of characteristics.
  Restore Characteristic: If the characteristic was deleted by mistake, you may need to restore it. This can be done by recreating the characteristic with the same attributes as before.
  Update Master Data: If the characteristic is no longer needed, you should update any master data records that reference the deleted characteristic to remove or replace the reference.
  Transport Management: Ensure that all changes related to characteristics are properly transported across different environments to maintain consistency.
  Check for Dependencies: Review any dependencies or links to the deleted characteristic in other objects (like classes, objects, etc.) and resolve them accordingly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like CT04 (to manage characteristics) and CL02 (to manage classes) to check and manage characteristics and their associations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on classification and characteristics management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.