How To Fix C1068 - Check the characteristic description and headings

C1068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Check the characteristic description and headings

What causes this issue?

You have entered a reference to table field &V2&-&V3& for
characteristic &V1&. However, a description has already been saved for
the characteristic.

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?

Please check whether the characteristic description and headings are
suitable for the table field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1068 - Check the characteristic description and headings ?

  The SAP error message C1068, which states "Check the characteristic description and headings," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when working with characteristics in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the way characteristics are defined or described in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Descriptions: The characteristic may not have a proper description or heading defined in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between the characteristic definitions and the way they are being used in the configuration.
  Language Issues: The characteristic descriptions may not be available in the language being used in the session.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue with the configuration or the way the characteristics are being called in the program.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (for characteristics) and check the definitions of the characteristics involved.
  Ensure that all required fields, especially descriptions, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that