How To Fix GC479 - Characteristic & for sort indicator & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 479

• Message text: Characteristic & for sort indicator & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC479 - Characteristic & for sort indicator & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message GC479 indicates that a characteristic specified in a selection or configuration does not exist for the specified sort indicator. This error typically arises in the context of variant configuration or when working with characteristics in SAP's material management or production planning modules.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message does not exist in the system or is not defined for the material or configuration profile you are working with.
  Incorrect Sort Indicator: The sort indicator specified may not be valid for the characteristic in question.
  Configuration Profile Issues: The configuration profile may not be set up correctly, leading to the characteristic not being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic) and verify that the characteristic exists in the system.
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Sort Indicator:
  
  Check the sort indicator associated with the characteristic. You can do this in the configuration profile or characteristic settings.
  Ensure that the sort indicator is valid and correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Use transaction code CU01 (Create Configuration Profile) or CU02 (Change Configuration Profile) to check if the configuration profile is set up correctly.
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the configuration profile for the material.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Ensure that the material master record is correctly set up and that the relevant characteristics are assigned to the material.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and the associated configuration.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is occurring. This may require technical assistance from an SAP ABAP developer.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic maintenance
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for GC479 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on variant configuration and characteristics for a better understanding of how they work together.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.