How To Fix J5337 - Table I73& containing the characteristics of the transaction was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Table I73& containing the characteristics of the transaction was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5337 - Table I73& containing the characteristics of the transaction was deleted ?

  The SAP error message J5337 indicates that the table I73& (which contains characteristics of the transaction) has been deleted. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics in the context of product models.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Characteristics: The most common cause of this error is that a characteristic that was previously defined in the system has been deleted. This can happen if a user or an administrator removes a characteristic that is still being referenced in a transaction or configuration profile.
  Inconsistent Data: The error may also occur due to inconsistencies in the data, such as if a transaction is trying to access a characteristic that no longer exists in the database.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the transport did not include all necessary objects, this could lead to missing characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Deleted Characteristics: 
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check if the characteristic in question exists. If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profiles: 
  
  Check the configuration profiles or variant configuration settings that reference the deleted characteristic. You may need to update these profiles to remove references to the deleted characteristic.
  
  
  
  Transport Management: 
  
  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 characteristics or related objects.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: 
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any other potential issues related to characteristics and transactions. This can often be done through transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration Simulation) or CU60 (Configuration Profile).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance), CU01 (Create Configuration Profile), and CU50 (Configuration Simulation).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and modify characteristics and configuration profiles.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.