How To Fix C0717 - System error: Characteristic cannot be selected

C0717 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 717

• Message text: System error: Characteristic cannot be selected

What causes this issue?

An internal error occurred when the characteristics data was
accessed.

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?

INCLUDE 'NA_SYSVERW' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0717 - System error: Characteristic cannot be selected ?

  The SAP error message C0717, which states "System error: Characteristic cannot be selected," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when working with characteristics in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the selection of a characteristic in a configuration profile or a similar context.
  Causes:
  
  Characteristic Not Defined: The characteristic you are trying to select may not be defined in the system or may not be active.
  Incorrect Configuration Profile: The configuration profile may not include the characteristic you are trying to select.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to select or view the characteristic.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristic, such as missing values or incorrect settings.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue or bug in the SAP system that is preventing the characteristic from being selected.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic is