How To Fix KU374 - Characteristic & was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 374

• Message text: Characteristic & was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KU374 - Characteristic & was deleted ?

  The SAP error message KU374, which states "Characteristic & was deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the classification of materials or other objects. This error indicates that a characteristic that is being referenced or used in a classification or variant configuration has been deleted from the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Characteristic: The most straightforward cause is that the characteristic in question has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to changes in the classification system or data cleanup activities.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the system is trying to access a characteristic that no longer exists.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was deleted in one environment (like development) but not transported correctly to another environment (like production), it could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Status: Verify if the characteristic has indeed been deleted. You can do this by navigating to the classification system (Transaction CL02) and checking the list of characteristics.
  Restore Characteristic: If the characteristic was deleted by mistake, you may need to recreate it. Ensure that all relevant attributes and values are restored.
  Update References: If the characteristic is no longer needed, you should update any references in the classification or variant configuration to remove or replace the deleted characteristic.
  Transport Management: If the issue is related to transport, ensure that all changes are correctly transported across environments. Check the transport logs for any errors or issues.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the classification system to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL02 (Change Characteristic), CL03 (Display Characteristic), and CL30 (Display Class).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on characteristics and classes to understand the implications of deleting characteristics and how to manage them effectively.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KU374 error and ensure that your classification system is functioning correctly.