How To Fix C0341 - - Charact.&1 : Define requested characteristic for message category (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C0 - PP-PI: Messages for PI Sheet and Syntax Checker

• Message number: 341

• Message text: - Charact.&1 : Define requested characteristic for message category (&3)

What causes this issue?

Process instruction &V4& is a
<DS:GLOS.repeated_process_data_request>repeated process data
request</>.
Characteristic &V1& PPPI_MESSAGE_CATEGORY requests messages of message
category &V2&. No requested characteristics (characteristic &V3&) are
defined for this message category.
Messages for repeated data requests, however, may not be processed in
the background, that is, at least one requested characteristic must be
defined for each message category.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

RESET N1
Assign at least one characteristic &V3& to the process instruction
immediately after characteristic &V1& PPPI_MESSAGE_CATEGORY.
As a value of this characteristic, assign the name of the message
characteristic for which you want to enter a value manually in the PI
sheet.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0341 - - Charact.&1 : Define requested characteristic for message category (&3) ?

  The SAP error message C0341 typically indicates that a characteristic that is being referenced in a message category has not been defined in the system. This error often arises in the context of variant configuration or when working with characteristics in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error message C0341 occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Undefined Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Message Category: The message category being referenced does not have the required characteristic associated with it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the characteristics or message categories.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C0341 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance).
  Verify if the characteristic mentioned in the error message is defined. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Define the Characteristic for the Message Category:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code CUNI (Define Characteristics for Message Categories).
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the appropriate message category. If it is missing, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the variant configuration or the specific application area where the error is occurring.
  Ensure that all necessary characteristics are properly defined and linked to the relevant message categories.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made to characteristics or message categories are included in transport requests and have been moved to the appropriate environment (e.g., quality or production).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the specific message category and its requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CUNI: Define Characteristics for Message Categories
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  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 root cause of the C0341 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.