How To Fix C1119 - Characteristic & cannot be used in object dependencies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Characteristic & cannot be used in object dependencies

What causes this issue?

The characteristic name &v1& contains at least one hyphen. If you use
this characteristic in object dependencies, you will get a syntax
error.

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?

If you want to use the characteristic in object dependencies, replace
the hyphens ("-") with another character, such as an underscore ("_").

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1119 - Characteristic & cannot be used in object dependencies ?

  The SAP error message C1119 indicates that a characteristic cannot be used in object dependencies. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration, where characteristics are used to define the properties of configurable products.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  
  Characteristic Status: The characteristic may not be set up correctly in the system. It could be inactive or not assigned to the relevant class or object.
  
  
  Characteristic Type: The characteristic might be of a type that is not allowed in object dependencies. For example, certain types of characteristics (like text or long text) cannot be used in dependencies.
  
  
  Dependency Type: The type of dependency you are trying to create may not support the characteristic. For instance, some dependencies are limited to specific types of characteristics.
  
  
  Missing Assignment: The characteristic may not be assigned to the class or object that you are trying to use it with.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the use of the characteristic in the context you are trying to use it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C1119 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Status:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system and ensure that it is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Characteristic Type:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is of a type that can be used in object dependencies. If it is not, consider changing the type or using a different characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Dependency Type:
  
  Check the type of dependency you are trying to create and ensure that it supports the characteristic in question.
  
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Make sure that the characteristic is assigned to the correct class and that the class is assigned to the relevant configurable object.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to use the characteristic in the context of the object dependencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on using characteristics in object dependencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CT04 (to create/change characteristics), CL02 (to change classes), and CU01 (to create dependencies) to manage characteristics and dependencies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the C1119 error and implement a solution to resolve it.