How To Fix C1003 - Characteristic & not found or not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Characteristic & not found or not valid

What causes this issue?

The characteristic does not yet exist in the SAP system or no valid
version of it could be found, because it has been maintained with
engineering change management.
Engineering change management can use validity periods or effectivity
types.

How to fix this error?

Check the characteristic name.
On the initial screen of characteristics maintenance, find out which
change numbers have been used to process the characteristic by choosing
<LS>Environment -> Change overview</>.

What causes this issue?

The characteristic does not yet exist in the SAP system or no valid
version of it could be found, because it has been maintained with
<DS:GLOS.3526BEE3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>engineering change management
</>
Engineering change management can use validity periods or
<DS:GLOS.3526BEF4AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>effectivity types</>.

How to fix this error?

Check the characteristic name.
On the initial screen of characteristics maintenance, find out which
change numbers have been used to process the characteristic by choosing
<LS>Environment -> Change overview</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1003 - Characteristic & not found or not valid ?

  The SAP error message C1003, which states "Characteristic & not found or not valid," typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when working with characteristics in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified characteristic, or the characteristic is not valid in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Characteristic: The characteristic may exist but is not active or has been marked for deletion.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be assigned to the configuration profile or the object being configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the characteristic name or ID when it is being referenced.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify if the characteristic exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Activate the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic exists but is inactive, activate it in the characteristic maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration Profile:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the relevant configuration profile. You can check this in transaction CU41 (Configuration Profile Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the spelling and syntax of the characteristic name or ID in the configuration or wherever it is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a dependency, ensure that all dependencies are correctly defined and that the characteristic is valid in the context of those dependencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CU41: Configuration Profile Maintenance
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  CU03: Display Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Variant Configuration and characteristics for more detailed information on how to manage and troubleshoot characteristics.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.