How To Fix C$312 - Char-dep. user-def.txt type &1 not assgnd to a char. of val. ass. type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C$ -

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Char-dep. user-def.txt type &1 not assgnd to a char. of val. ass. type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C$312 - Char-dep. user-def.txt type &1 not assgnd to a char. of val. ass. type &2 ?

  The SAP error message C$312 indicates that there is a problem with the assignment of a user-defined characteristic to a value assignment type in the context of classification. This error typically arises in the context of classification data management, particularly when dealing with characteristics and their assignments in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error message C$312 occurs when:
  
  A user-defined characteristic (defined in the classification system) is not properly assigned to a value assignment type.
  The characteristic type (e.g., a characteristic that is supposed to hold certain values) is not linked to the expected value assignment type in the configuration.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the classification system, such as missing or incorrect assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the classification system in SAP (Transaction code: CL02 for changing characteristics).
  Verify that the user-defined characteristic is correctly assigned to the appropriate value assignment type.
  
  
  
  Review Value Assignment Types:
  
  Check the configuration of the value assignment types (Transaction code: CL03 for displaying value assignment types).
  Ensure that the value assignment type is correctly defined and that it includes the user-defined characteristic.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the characteristic is not assigned, you may need to assign it to the correct value assignment type.
  If necessary, create a new assignment or modify existing ones to ensure that the characteristic is linked to the correct value assignment type.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the classification functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL02: Change Characteristic
  CL03: Display Value Assignment Type
  CL01: Create Characteristic
  CL04: Display Characteristics
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on classification and characteristics management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be deeper configuration issues or system-specific nuances at play.