How To Fix C1841 - Object & - characteristic &: value "&" does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 841

• Message text: Object & - characteristic &: value "&" does not exist

What causes this issue?

The value you entered is not defined as an allowed value for the
characteristic.
If you want to restrict the allowed values of a characteristic, the
restricted allowed values must be within the range defined.

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?

Correct the value.
Restrict the values by selecting from the allowed values.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1841 - Object & - characteristic &: value "&" does not exist ?

  The SAP error message C1841 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic value in the context of a characteristic that is not recognized or does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where characteristics and their values are used to classify materials, products, or other objects.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic Value: The characteristic value you are trying to use does not exist in the system for the specified characteristic.
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic may not be assigned to the class or object you are working with.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the classification tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic or its values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic and Value:
  
  Verify that the characteristic and its value exist in the system. You can do this by navigating to the classification data in the SAP GUI.
  Use transaction codes like CT04 (to display characteristics) and CT05 (to display characteristic values) to check if the characteristic and value are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly assigned to the class or object you are working with. You can check this in the class definition using transaction CL02.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If there are inconsistencies, you may need to correct the data. This could involve adding missing characteristic values or correcting any errors in the classification setup.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the characteristic and its values. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic or value is missing and you have the necessary permissions, you may need to recreate it using transaction CT04 for characteristics and CT05 for values.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL02: Display Class
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  CT05: Create/Change Characteristic Value
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on classification and characteristics.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for further assistance.