How To Fix C1213 - Characteristic & is not used in dependencies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Characteristic & is not used in dependencies

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1213 - Characteristic & is not used in dependencies ?

  The SAP error message C1213 indicates that a characteristic specified in a dependency (such as a variant configuration dependency) is not being used or referenced correctly. This can occur in the context of variant configuration where dependencies are used to control the behavior of characteristics based on the values of other characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unused Characteristic: The characteristic mentioned in the error message is not being utilized in any of the dependencies defined for the configuration model.
  Incorrect Dependency Logic: The dependency logic may not reference the characteristic correctly, or it may be defined in a way that does not utilize the characteristic.
  Configuration Model Issues: The configuration model may not be set up properly, leading to characteristics not being linked or used as intended.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the characteristic name within the dependency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependency Definitions: Review the dependencies associated with the configuration model to ensure that the characteristic in question