How To Fix CU384 - UDEF characteristics were deleted for class (&1) &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 384

• Message text: UDEF characteristics were deleted for class (&1) &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU384 - UDEF characteristics were deleted for class (&1) &2 ?

  The SAP error message CU384 indicates that user-defined characteristics (UDEF) have been deleted for a specific class in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of classification and material management, where characteristics are used to define the properties of classes and objects.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Characteristics: The primary cause of this error is that user-defined characteristics associated with a class have been deleted. This can happen due to changes in the classification system, such as modifications made by users or during system upgrades.
  Inconsistent Data: The deletion may lead to inconsistencies in the data model, especially if the characteristics were still being referenced by materials or other objects.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the characteristics were deleted in the source system, this could lead to the error in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Recreate Deleted Characteristics: If the characteristics were deleted unintentionally, you can recreate them in the classification system. This involves:
  
  Navigating to the classification view in SAP.
  Creating the necessary characteristics again and ensuring they are linked to the appropriate class.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose due to a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects (including characteristics) were included in the transport. If not, you may need to re-transport the missing characteristics.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the classification system to identify any other inconsistencies that may have arisen due to the deletion of characteristics. This can help in identifying other potential issues.
  
  
  Review Change Logs: If you have access to change logs, review them to understand who deleted the characteristics and why. This can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to classification and characteristics for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to manage classes and their characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to classification and UDEF characteristics.
  User Authorization: Ensure that users have the appropriate authorizations to create or modify characteristics to prevent accidental deletions.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation and resolution.