How To Fix KH626 - Characteristic "&1" is not currently maintained in application class "&2"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 626

• Message text: Characteristic "&1" is not currently maintained in application class "&2"

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain the characteristic values with the corresponding transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH626 - Characteristic "&1" is not currently maintained in application class "&2" ?

  The SAP error message KH626 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as "&1") is not currently maintained in the application class (denoted as "&2"). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics and classes in the context of materials, products, or other objects.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Not Defined: The characteristic you are trying to use is not defined or activated in the specified application class.
  Incorrect Application Class: The application class you are referencing may not be the correct one for the characteristic you are trying to use.
  Missing Data: The characteristic may not have been assigned to the object you are working with, or it may not have been maintained properly.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing you from accessing or maintaining the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check if the characteristic exists and is properly defined.
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the correct application class.
  
  
  
  Verify Application Class:
  
  Use transaction code CL02 (Class Maintenance) to check the application class and see if the characteristic is included in it.
  If the characteristic is not included, you may need to add it to the application class.
  
  
  
  Maintain Characteristic Values:
  
  If the characteristic is defined but not maintained for the specific object, you may need to maintain the values for that characteristic in the relevant master data (e.g., material master).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and maintain the characteristic and application class.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the specific characteristic and application class you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02: Class Maintenance
  MM02: Material Master Maintenance (for materials)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KH626 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.