How To Fix KK374 - Characteristic &1 has not been released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 374

• Message text: Characteristic &1 has not been released

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& has the status &V2& which indicates that the
characteristic has not been released.

System Response

The characteristic cannot be transferred to the costing model or be
valuated in a cost estimate.

How to fix this error?

Change the status of the characteristic to <LB>Released</>. You should
note that by releasing the characteristic it becomes generally
available (and consequently is available for all costing models).
Or:
Choose another characteristic.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK374 - Characteristic &1 has not been released ?

  The SAP error message KK374, which states "Characteristic &1 has not been released," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and product costing when you are trying to use a characteristic that has not been properly released for use in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with cost estimates, product costing, or when trying to create or modify a cost object.
  Cause:
  
  Unreleased Characteristic: The characteristic in question has been created but not released for use in the relevant application area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the characteristics in the system, such as missing settings or incomplete data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or release the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Characteristic:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance).
  Enter the characteristic name (replace &1 with the actual characteristic name).
  Check the status of the characteristic. If it is not released, you will need to release it.
  To release, navigate to the appropriate menu option (usually under "Environment" or "Release") and follow the prompts to release the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations related to the characteristic are complete.
  Verify that the characteristic is assigned to the correct class and that the class is active.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and release characteristics. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific steps related to the characteristic in question.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance), CL02 (Class Maintenance), and CK11N (Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to product costing and characteristics in SAP to better understand how to manage and release characteristics effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KK374 error and successfully work with the characteristic in your SAP environment.