How To Fix G0119 - Delete the entry for characteristic &1 as this does not exist (anymore)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Delete the entry for characteristic &1 as this does not exist (anymore)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0119 - Delete the entry for characteristic &1 as this does not exist (anymore) ?

  The SAP error message G0119, which states "Delete the entry for characteristic &1 as this does not exist (anymore)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system. This error indicates that there is a reference to a characteristic in the system that no longer exists or is not valid.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the error message has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the characteristic is still referenced in some master data or classification data, but it has been removed from the characteristic list.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the characteristic might not have been included in the transport request.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the characteristic is referenced but not available.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Existence: Verify if the characteristic mentioned in the error message still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the classification system (Transaction CL02) and checking the list of characteristics.
  Remove References: If the characteristic has been deleted, you need to remove any references to it in the relevant master data or classification data. This can be done by:
  
  Going to the relevant material or object that references the characteristic.
  Editing the classification data and removing the reference to the deleted characteristic.
  
  
  Recreate Characteristic: If the characteristic is needed, you can recreate it in the system using Transaction CL01.
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects, including characteristics, were included in the transport request.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the classification system to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Characteristics
  CL02: Change Characteristics
  CL03: Display Characteristics
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on characteristics and classification.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G0119 error and ensure that your classification data is consistent and accurate.