How To Fix C1170 - Characteristic cannot be transformed to a reference characteristic

C1170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Characteristic cannot be transformed to a reference characteristic

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &v1& was created without a table reference. You cannot
create a table reference once you have saved 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?

Delete the table reference.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1170 - Characteristic cannot be transformed to a reference characteristic ?

  The SAP error message C1170, which states "Characteristic cannot be transformed to a reference characteristic," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the classification of materials or objects.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incompatible Data Types: The characteristic you are trying to convert to a reference characteristic may have data types or attributes that are not compatible with reference characteristics.
  
  
  Existing Dependencies: The characteristic may already be used in a way that prevents it from being transformed. For example, if it is assigned to classes or objects that do not support reference characteristics.
  
  
  Missing Attributes: The characteristic may lack certain attributes that are required for it to be classified as a reference characteristic.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that restrict the transformation of certain characteristics.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C1170 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Compatibility: Ensure