How To Fix C0858 - #NAME?

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 858

• Message text: #NAME?

What causes this issue?

You cannot use characteristic &V1& for one of the following reasons:
It has not been created in the client in which you are working.
It has not been assigned to a characteristics group that is released
for use in process instructions or process messages in the plant in
which you are working.

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
If characteristic &V1& does not exist in your client, create it in
Customizing for <LS>Process Management</>.
Depending on your requirements, execute the following steps in
Customizing:
Release the characteristics group to which characteristic &V1& is
assigned for use in process instructions and, if required, in process
messages.
Assign characteristic &V1& to a characteristics group that has been
released for use in process messages.
Call up the process instruction category, the master recipe, or the
process order again and start the process instruction assistant.
Characteristic &V1& is now available.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0858 - #NAME? ?

  The SAP error message C0858 typically indicates an issue related to the configuration of a characteristic or a class in the classification system. The specific message "#NAME??" suggests that there is a problem with the name or identifier of a characteristic or class that is not recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the configuration might not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Class Assignment: The class to which the characteristic is assigned may not be correctly configured or may not exist.
  Typographical Error: There could be a typo in the name of the characteristic or class.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic or class.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Existence: Verify that the characteristic exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the classification system and checking the list of characteristics.
  Review Class Configuration: Ensure that the class to which the characteristic is assigned is correctly configured and exists in the system.
  Correct Typographical Errors: Double-check the names of the characteristics and classes for any typographical errors.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic or class.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Recreate the Characteristic: If the characteristic is missing, you may need to recreate it in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class), CT04 (Change Characteristic), and CL01 (Create Class) to manage characteristics and classes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on classification and characteristics for more detailed information on how to configure and manage them.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.