How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE572 - The transferred characteristic &1 does not exist for the product &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 572

• Message text: The transferred characteristic &1 does not exist for the product &2

What causes this issue?

You want to assign a value for the characteristic &V1& to the material
&V2&. However, this characteristic is unknown, that is, it has not been
assigned within the
<DS:GLOS.3526BC99AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>product group hierarchy</>.
This error can occur in data transfer when using the IDoc <LS>ARTMAS</>
or the BAPI <LS>BAPI_MATERIAL_MAINTAINDATA_RT</> to import product
master data.

System Response

The classification data for the product cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the characteristic transferred is correct. You may have
forgotten to assign it within the product group hierarchy.
If
<DS:GLOS.3526BC17AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>characteristics profiles</>
are used, and the characteristic has been assigned to a characteristics
profile, the relevant characteristics profile must also be transferred
in the IDoc or when the BAPI is called (see the
<DS:FU.BAPI_MATERIAL_MAINTAINDATA_RT>documentation</> for this BAPI).
Also make sure that the characteristics profile has been assigned to the
product group specified for this product.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE572 - The transferred characteristic &1 does not exist for the product &2 ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE572 indicates that a characteristic being referenced in a product master record does not exist for the specified product. This typically occurs in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or when working with product data in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message (&1) is not defined in the system for the product (&2).
  Incorrect Product Configuration: The product may not be configured correctly, or the characteristic may not be assigned to the product type or class.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes in the product structure, some characteristics may not have been transferred correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify if the characteristic exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or check if it was deleted inadvertently.
  
  
  
  Verify Product Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) or C223 (Display Product) to check the product master data and see if the characteristic is assigned to the product.
  Ensure that the product type or class to which the product belongs includes the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Class Assignment:
  
  If the product is assigned to a class, check the class definition in transaction code CL02 (Class Maintenance) to ensure that the characteristic is included in the class.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary characteristics were included and correctly mapped.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and product data. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to product characteristics and master data management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  MM03: Display Material
  C223: Display Product
  CL02: Class Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.