How To Fix EHQ104 - Characteristic missing for characteristic value &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHQ - QM: Messages

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Characteristic missing for characteristic value &1

What causes this issue?

A characteristic is missing for the characteristic value &V1&. When you
specify the characteristic and the characteristic value, data is only
copied to the QM inspection plan if the characteristic has the specified
value. Thus a characteristic value can only be specified in combination
with a characteristic.

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?

Enter a characteristic for characteristic value &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHQ104 - Characteristic missing for characteristic value &1 ?

  The SAP error message EHQ104, which states "Characteristic missing for characteristic value &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics and their values in the SAP system. This error indicates that a characteristic that is expected to be associated with a specific characteristic value is not defined or is missing in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Definition: The characteristic that should be linked to the specified characteristic value is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the material or product may be incorrect, leading to a mismatch between characteristics and their values.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries in the characteristic or value tables.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access certain characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) and verify if the characteristic associated with the value exists.
  If it does not exist, create the characteristic and ensure it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Values:
  
  Use transaction code CT05 (Change Characteristic Value) to check if the characteristic value is correctly assigned to the characteristic.
  Ensure that the value is valid and linked to the correct characteristic.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to ensure that the characteristics are correctly assigned to the material.
  If necessary, update the material master to include the missing characteristics.
  
  
  
  Configuration Profile:
  
  If you are working with configurable materials, check the configuration profile and ensure that all required characteristics are included.
  Use transaction code CU50 (Configuration Profile) to review and adjust the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify characteristics and their values.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CT05: Change Characteristic Value
  MM03: Display Material
  CU50: Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on Variant Configuration and characteristics for more detailed information on how to manage characteristics and their values.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EHQ104 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.