How To Fix EHPRC_RCS033 - Characteristic &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_RCS - REACH Compliance Messages

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_RCS033 - Characteristic &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_RCS033, which states "Characteristic &1 is not defined," typically occurs in the context of SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) or Product Compliance modules. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a characteristic that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Definition: The characteristic referenced by &1 has not been created or defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the characteristic is expected but not properly set up.
  Data Entry Error: The characteristic might have been misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the transaction or program.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Characteristic:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section where characteristics are defined.
  Create the missing characteristic with the appropriate attributes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings to ensure that all necessary characteristics are defined and correctly linked to the relevant objects (e.g., materials, products).
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the input data for any typos or incorrect references to the characteristic. Ensure that the characteristic name matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the characteristic was supposed to be transported from another system, verify that the transport request included the characteristic definition and that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for defining and using characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CT04 (to create/change characteristics) or CT05 (to display characteristics) to manage characteristics in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message EHPRC_RCS033 and ensure that the necessary characteristics are defined in your SAP system.