How To Fix KU353 - Reference characteristic & was recreated

KU353 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Reference characteristic & was recreated

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KU353 - Details

• The SAP error message KU353, which states "Reference characteristic & was recreated," typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) when there are issues related to characteristics that are used in the configuration of products. This error indicates that a reference characteristic, which is used in a configuration profile, has been recreated or modified in a way that is not compatible with the existing configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Recreation of Characteristics: The reference characteristic has been deleted and then recreated, which can lead to inconsistencies in the configuration profiles that reference it.
  Changes in Characteristic Attributes: Changes in the attributes of the characteristic (like data type, domain, etc.) can also trigger this error.
  Inconsistent Data: If the characteristic is used in multiple places, inconsistencies can arise if it is modified in one location but not updated in others.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration: Verify the configuration of the reference characteristic in the SAP system. Ensure that it