How To Fix CRMS4_SOM_PROD_BO094 - Characteristic '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRMS4_SOM_PROD_BO - Messages for BO Subscription Product Specification

• Message number: 094

• Message text: Characteristic '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRMS4_SOM_PROD_BO094 - Characteristic '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CRMS4_SOM_PROD_BO094 indicates that a characteristic specified in your configuration does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when dealing with product characteristics, especially in scenarios involving product configuration or variant configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic: The characteristic referenced by &1 is not defined in the system. This could be due to a typo in the characteristic name or the characteristic not being created in the relevant configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The product or configuration profile may not be set up correctly, leading to references to characteristics that are not available.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or deleted characteristics that are still being referenced in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify if the characteristic exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in your configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profiles:
  
  Check the configuration profile associated with the product to ensure that all characteristics are correctly defined and linked.
  Use transaction CU01 (Create Configuration Profile) or CU02 (Change Configuration Profile) to review and modify the profiles as necessary.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the characteristic name in the configuration or wherever it is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on your product data to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction SE38 to run relevant reports or checks.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific product or configuration you are working with to ensure that all necessary characteristics are defined.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  SE38: Execute Report
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or the specific characteristics you are working with, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for CRM and product configuration for best practices and guidelines on setting up characteristics and configuration profiles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.