How To Fix C1870 - Order of characteristics deleted

C1870 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 870

• Message text: Order of characteristics deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1870 - Order of characteristics deleted ?

  The SAP error message C1870, which states "Order of characteristics deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's configuration for characteristics and class management, particularly when dealing with variant configuration or classification of materials.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Characteristics Order Change: The order of characteristics in a class has been modified or deleted, which can disrupt the expected sequence for processing.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristics or classes, such as missing or incorrectly configured characteristics.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material or class may not be properly maintained, leading to issues when trying to access or process the characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C1870 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Order:
  
  Go to the classification view of the material or class in question.
  Verify the order of characteristics and ensure that they are correctly defined and in the expected sequence.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure Characteristics:
  
  If characteristics have been