How To Fix C5817 - & process instruction characteristics deleted and & created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C5 - Master Recipe

• Message number: 817

• Message text: & process instruction characteristics deleted and & created

What causes this issue?

When creating, changing or deleting process instructions in
master recipe maintenance, process instruction characteristics
allocated to the process instructions are automatically created or
deleted.
This message specifies how many process instruction characteristics
have been deleted and created.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C5817 - & process instruction characteristics deleted and & created ?

  The SAP error message C5817 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the characteristics of a process instruction in the context of SAP's classification and variant configuration. This error can occur when there are inconsistencies or issues with the characteristics assigned to a process instruction, particularly when they are deleted or created.
  Cause of Error C5817
  
  Deletion of Characteristics: The error may arise when a characteristic that is linked to a process instruction is deleted. This can lead to inconsistencies in the configuration data.
  Creation of New Characteristics: If new characteristics are created and not properly linked or configured, it can also trigger this error.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to characteristics or process instructions.
  
  Solution
  
  Check Characteristics: Review the characteristics associated with the process instruction. Ensure that all required characteristics are present and correctly configured.
  Recreate Deleted Characteristics: If a characteristic was deleted, consider recreating it and reassigning it to the relevant process instructions.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the configuration data to identify any discrepancies. This can often be done using transaction codes like CU50 or CU60.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to manage characteristics and process instructions.
  Review Change Logs: Check the change logs to see what modifications were made recently that could have led to this error. This can help identify the root cause.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (to create/change characteristics), CU01 (to create/change process instructions), and CU50 (to check configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to error C5817. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps taken to resolve it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the C5817 error in SAP.