How To Fix C1163 - Characteristic status & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Characteristic status & not defined

What causes this issue?

Characteristic status &v1& has not been defined.

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 use one of the characteristic statuses defined in Customizing,
or delete your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1163 - Characteristic status & not defined ?

  The SAP error message C1163, which states "Characteristic status & not defined," typically occurs in the context of SAP's variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics in the classification system. This error indicates that a characteristic status that is being referenced in a configuration or classification process is not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Status: The characteristic status that is being referenced in the configuration is not defined in the system. This could happen if the status was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration profile or the variant configuration settings may be incorrectly set up, leading to references to non-existent statuses.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Status Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Maintain Characteristics) and check if the characteristic status in question is defined.
  If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Use transaction code CU01 (Create Configuration Profile) or CU02 (Change Configuration Profile) to review the configuration profile associated with the material or product.
  Ensure that all referenced characteristic statuses are correctly defined and linked.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  If you are using dependencies in your configuration, ensure that they are correctly set up and that they reference valid characteristic statuses.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on your classification data to identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the error. You can use transaction code CL20N for this purpose.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to the error message C1163.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Maintain Characteristics
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  CL20N: Class and Characteristic Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on variant configuration and characteristic management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the C1163 error and implement a solution to resolve it.