How To Fix J5326 - Characteristic subscreen & was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 326

• Message text: Characteristic subscreen & was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5326 - Characteristic subscreen & was deleted ?

  The SAP error message J5326, which states "Characteristic subscreen & was deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics in the context of material master data. This error indicates that a characteristic subscreen that was previously defined has been deleted, leading to inconsistencies in the configuration or data entry process.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Characteristic Subscreen: The most direct cause of this error is that a characteristic subscreen has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to changes in the configuration settings or during a system upgrade.
  Inconsistent Data: If the characteristic subscreen was referenced in a configuration profile or a material master record, its deletion can lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the characteristic subscreen was not included in the transport, it could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the characteristics and subscreens in the SAP system. Ensure that the characteristic subscreen is still defined and active.
  Recreate the Subscreen: If the subscreen was deleted unintentionally, you may need to recreate it. This involves going back to the configuration settings and defining the subscreen again.
  Adjust Material Master/Configuration Profiles: If the characteristic subscreen is no longer needed, you may need to adjust the material master records or configuration profiles that reference the deleted subscreen.
  Transport Management: If the issue arose due to transport, ensure that all necessary objects are included in the transport request and that the transport is executed correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs to understand why the characteristic subscreen was deleted and whether it was part of a planned change.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CT04 (to maintain characteristics) or CU01 (to maintain configuration profiles) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.