How To Fix C$549 - &1: Characteristic &2 in class &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C$ -

• Message number: 549

• Message text: &1: Characteristic &2 in class &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C$549 - &1: Characteristic &2 in class &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message C$549 indicates that a specific characteristic in a class does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of classification in SAP, where you are trying to access or manipulate a characteristic that has not been defined or is not available in the specified class.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to reference does not exist in the specified class.
  Incorrect Class Assignment: The class you are referencing may not be correctly assigned or may not contain the characteristic.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the characteristic name or class name.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the characteristic in the class.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the classification view in SAP and verify that the characteristic you are trying to use is defined in the class you are referencing.
  Use transaction code CL02 (Change Class) to check the class and its characteristics.
  
  
  
  Verify Class Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the class is correctly assigned to the object you are working with (e.g., material, equipment).
  Use transaction code CL03 (Display Class) to view the class and its characteristics.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the names of the characteristic and class for any spelling mistakes or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the class and its characteristics. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the characteristic is supposed to exist but does not, consult your SAP documentation or configuration guides to ensure that it has been set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is indeed missing and is required for your processes, you may need to create it using transaction code CT04 (Create Characteristic).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  CT04: Create Characteristic
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  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 cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.