How To Fix C1212 - Characteristic & is not used in classes

C1212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Characteristic & is not used in classes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1212 - Characteristic & is not used in classes ?

  The SAP error message C1212 ("Characteristic & is not used in classes") typically occurs when you are trying to use a characteristic in a class that has not been assigned to any class or is not defined correctly in the classification system. This error is common in the context of SAP's classification system, which is used to manage and categorize materials, products, or other objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Not Assigned: The characteristic you are trying to use has not been assigned to any class.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the classification system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the characteristic name or ID when trying to reference it.
  Inactive Characteristic: The characteristic might be inactive or not available for use in the current context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) and verify that the characteristic is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the appropriate