How To Fix J5330 - Settings for exception handling for characteristics were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 330

• Message text: Settings for exception handling for characteristics were deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5330 - Settings for exception handling for characteristics were deleted ?

  The SAP error message J5330, which states "Settings for exception handling for characteristics were deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's variant configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics in the context of product models. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary settings for exception handling related to specific characteristics, which are crucial for managing how the system should behave when certain conditions are met.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Settings: The most common cause of this error is that the exception handling settings for certain characteristics have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the settings were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that led to the loss of these settings.
  Configuration Changes: Changes made to the configuration of characteristics or classes may inadvertently lead to the deletion of exception