How To Fix C-060 - Characteristic & does not exist in maximum block

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C- -

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Characteristic & does not exist in maximum block

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C-060 - Characteristic & does not exist in maximum block ?

  The SAP error message C-060 ("Characteristic & does not exist in maximum block") typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics in a classification system or when working with variant configuration.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the error message is not defined in the maximum block of the configuration profile. This can happen if the characteristic was deleted or not properly assigned.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration Profile: The configuration profile being used may not include the characteristic, or it may be referencing a different configuration profile that does not have the characteristic defined.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes made to the characteristics or classes that have not been properly updated in the configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C-060 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) and verify that the characteristic exists and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Use transaction code CU41 (Display Configuration Profile) to check if the characteristic is included in the maximum block of the configuration profile. If it is missing, you may need to add it.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If the characteristic is missing from the configuration profile, you can add it by using transaction code CU02 (Change Configuration Profile) and then include the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check Class Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the class to which the characteristic belongs is correctly assigned to the material or object you are working with. You can check this using transaction code CL02 (Change Class).
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the configuration data to ensure that there are no discrepancies. You can use transaction code CU03 (Display Configuration Profile) to review the configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CU41: Display Configuration Profile
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  CL02: Change Class
  CU03: Display Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on characteristics, classes, and configuration profiles.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the C-060 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.