How To Fix C1085 - Characteristic & already released

C1085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Characteristic & already released

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& was already released and is in use. To avoid
inconsistencies, you cannot enter an "in preparation" status.

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?

Change the status back or delete the characteristic from all the places
where it has been used. To see where the characteristic has been used,
choose <LS>Environment -> Where-used list</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1085 - Characteristic & already released ?

  The SAP error message C1085, which states "Characteristic & already released," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system. This error indicates that you are trying to make changes to a characteristic that has already been released, meaning it is in use and cannot be modified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Released Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to modify has been released for use in classification and cannot be changed until it is un-released.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces this restriction to maintain data integrity and consistency, as changes to released characteristics could affect existing classifications and associated data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) and enter the characteristic name to check its status.
  If it is marked as "Released," you will need to un-release it before making changes.
  
  
  
  Un-release the Characteristic:
  
  In the characteristic maintenance screen, you can find an option to "Unrelease" the characteristic. This option