How To Fix CX618 - Characteristic &: Value '&' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 618

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

What causes this issue?

The value you entered is not valid for the corresponding characteristic.
If you want to restrict the value range of a characteristic, the
restricted value range must be within the predefined interval.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Correct the value.
Choose values from the predefined value range when restricting value
ranges.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX618 - Characteristic &: Value '&' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CX618 indicates that a characteristic and its corresponding value do not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where characteristics and their values are used to classify materials, products, or other objects.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not defined in the system.
  Non-Existent Value: The value associated with the characteristic does not exist or is not valid for the specified characteristic.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the characteristic name or value being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the characteristic or its values.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the classification tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (for characteristics) and verify if the characteristic exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using the same transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Value Assignment:
  
  Use transaction code CT04 to check if the value exists for the characteristic.
  If the value is missing, you can create it or assign it to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for any typographical errors in the characteristic name or value.
  Ensure that the correct characteristic and value are being referenced in your transaction.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and its values.
  Consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If you suspect data inconsistencies, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to ensure that the classification data is intact.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or help files related to the classification system in SAP for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create or change characteristics.
  CT03: Display characteristics.
  CL02: Change class.
  CL03: Display class.
  
  
  
  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 cause of the CX618 error and implement a solution to resolve it.