Message type: E = Error
Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages
Message number: 871
Message text: Characteristic cannot be shown
There are several reasons why characteristics are hidden from the
characteristic value assignment screen. For example:
In characteristics maintenance functions, you can define that a
characteristic is not shown on the characteristic value assignment
screen.
Characteristics can be excluded from display by object dependencies.
The user can hide characteristics on the characteristic value
assignment screen.
Characteristics that are hidden due to settings in characteristics
maintenance functions or object dependencies cannot be shown by the
user. The user can only show hidden characteristics that were hidden by
the user originally.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
C1871
- Characteristic cannot be shown ?The SAP error message C1871, which states "Characteristic cannot be shown," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the classification of materials or objects. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Causes of Error C1871 Characteristic Not Defined: The characteristic you are trying to display may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the characteristic. Inactive Characteristics: The characteristic might be inactive or not assigned to the class you are trying to access. Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between the characteristic and the class or object. Technical Issues: There could be technical issues or bugs in the SAP system that prevent the characteristic from being displayed. Solutions Check Characteristic Definition: Go to the transaction code
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