How To Fix CE113 - The rule for characteristic & has been marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 113

• Message text: The rule for characteristic & has been marked for deletion

What causes this issue?

The rule for characteristic &V1& has been marked for deletion.
The rule is activated if you call it again.

How to fix this error?

If you want to activate the rule, call it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE113 - The rule for characteristic & has been marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message CE113 indicates that a characteristic in a planning or controlling context has been marked for deletion. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Product Costing, where characteristics are used in various planning scenarios.
  Cause:
  The error message CE113 is triggered when:
  
  A characteristic that is being referenced in a planning scenario, such as a planning layout or a report, has been marked for deletion in the system.
  The characteristic may have been intentionally marked for deletion by a user or as part of a data cleanup process.
  The characteristic is still being used in some context, leading to a conflict.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CE113 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Characteristic Status:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., CT04 for characteristics) and check the status of the characteristic that is causing the error.
  If it is marked for deletion, you may need to unmark it if it is still needed.
  
  
  
  Unmark for Deletion:
  
  If the characteristic is still required, you can unmark it for deletion. This can usually be done by editing the characteristic in the relevant transaction and removing the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check if there are any dependencies or references to the characteristic in other objects (like InfoObjects, planning layouts, etc.). Ensure that these references are updated or removed if the characteristic is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or change logs to understand why the characteristic was marked for deletion. This can provide context for whether it should be restored or permanently deleted.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the relevant planning or reporting functions to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult with Colleagues:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of unmarking the characteristic, consult with colleagues or a functional consultant who has experience with the specific SAP module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (for characteristics), CT03 (for displaying characteristics), and KKS1 (for displaying cost elements).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for characteristics and their management in the context of your specific SAP module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CE113 error and ensure that your planning or controlling processes function correctly.