How To Fix C1898 - Use transaction CT04 for characteristics management

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 898

• Message text: Use transaction CT04 for characteristics management

What causes this issue?

You are about to use an obsolete transaction. This transaction is no
longer fully supported.

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?

Use transaction CT04.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1898 - Use transaction CT04 for characteristics management ?

  The SAP error message C1898 indicates that you are trying to perform an action related to characteristics management, but the system is directing you to use transaction CT04 instead. This error typically occurs when you are attempting to create or modify characteristics in a context that does not support it, or when you are using the wrong transaction code.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Transaction: You may be using a transaction that is not intended for managing characteristics. The system expects you to use transaction CT04 for this purpose.
  Authorization Issues: You might not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action you are attempting in the current transaction.
  System Configuration: There could be a configuration issue in the system that is causing the error to be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use Transaction CT04: To manage characteristics, navigate to transaction CT04. This transaction is specifically designed for creating and modifying characteristics in SAP.
  
  Enter the characteristic name if you want to modify an existing one, or create a new characteristic by entering the relevant details.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access transaction CT04 and perform the required actions. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you believe you are using the correct transaction and still encounter the error, check with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly for characteristics management.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction CT04: This transaction is used for creating and maintaining characteristics in SAP. Characteristics are used in various modules, including Variant Configuration and Classification.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on how to use transaction CT04 and manage characteristics effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to characteristics management or the error message C1898.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage characteristics as needed in your SAP system.