How To Fix C1214 - Characteristic & is not used for standard value determination

C1214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Characteristic & is not used for standard value determination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1214 - Characteristic & is not used for standard value determination ?

  The SAP error message C1214 indicates that a specific characteristic is not being utilized for standard value determination in the context of variant configuration or product costing. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a configuration profile, and the system cannot find the specified characteristic in the relevant context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Not Assigned: The characteristic in question may not be assigned to the relevant configuration profile or class.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may not be set up correctly, leading to the characteristic not being recognized for standard value determination.
  Missing Dependencies: There may be dependencies or constraints that are not properly defined, causing the characteristic to be ignored.
  Inactive Characteristic: The characteristic might be inactive or not marked for use in the relevant context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration profile or class where the characteristic should be assigned.
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the relevant configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration