How To Fix C1824 - Enter display options for the characteristic

C1824 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 824

• Message text: Enter display options for the characteristic

What causes this issue?

You have not selected display options. However, you must select display
options.

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?

Decide how you want the characteristic value assignment function to be
displayed. You can use F1 Help to display information on the possible
entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1824 - Enter display options for the characteristic ?

  The SAP error message C1824, which states "Enter display options for the characteristic," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when working with characteristics in the classification view or when trying to create or modify characteristics in the classification system.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to create or modify a characteristic without specifying the necessary display options. Display options define how the characteristic will be presented in the user interface, and they are essential for the system to understand how to handle the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C1824 error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (for creating or changing characteristics).
  
  
  
  Enter Characteristic Details:
  
  If you are creating a new characteristic, enter the required details such as the characteristic name and description.
  
  
  
  Specify Display Options:
  
  Look for the section where you can define display options. This typically includes settings for how the characteristic should