How To Fix G00460 - Breakdown category &1: Characteristic &2 was deleted. Save the data.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 460

• Message text: Breakdown category &1: Characteristic &2 was deleted. Save the data.

What causes this issue?

The characteristic &v2& could not be found. The custom characteristic
was possibly deleted.

System Response

The characteristic was deleted from breakdown category &v1&.

How to fix this error?

Save your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00460 - Breakdown category &1: Characteristic &2 was deleted. Save the data. ?

  The SAP error message G00460 indicates that a characteristic that was previously defined in a breakdown category has been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of reporting or analysis where the system is trying to access a characteristic that no longer exists in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the error message has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to changes in the data model or configuration.
  Inconsistent Data: The breakdown category is trying to reference a characteristic that is no longer valid, leading to inconsistencies in the data.
  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.
  
  Solution:
  
  Restore the Characteristic: If the characteristic was deleted unintentionally, you may need to restore it. Check the change logs or version history to see if it can be recovered.
  Update the Breakdown Category: If the characteristic is no longer needed, you should update the breakdown category to remove references to the deleted characteristic. This can be done in the relevant configuration settings.
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the missing characteristic.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation related to the changes made to the characteristics and breakdown categories to understand the impact of the deletion.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CT04 (Change Characteristic) or KE52 (Change Profitability Segment) to manage characteristics and breakdown categories.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional context or related errors that may provide more insight into the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.