How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES145 - Characteristic is not in the list

/CPD/PFP_MESSAGES145 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Characteristic is not in the list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES145 - Characteristic is not in the list ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES145 indicating that a "Characteristic is not in the list" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Footprint Management (PFM) or similar applications where characteristics or attributes of products are being processed. This error suggests that the system is unable to find a specified characteristic in the expected list, which can lead to issues in data processing or reporting.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use may not be defined in the system or is not part of the relevant characteristic list for the operation you are performing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the product or characteristic may not be set up correctly, leading to the characteristic not being recognized.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry when specifying the characteristic, causing the system to not recognize it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access certain characteristics,