How To Fix KU383 - Field &1 - &2 is not in the object characteristic table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 383

• Message text: Field &1 - &2 is not in the object characteristic table

What causes this issue?

An internal error occurred.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KU383 - Field &1 - &2 is not in the object characteristic table ?

  The SAP error message KU383 indicates that a specific field (characteristic) is not found in the object characteristic table. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when working with characteristics in a material master or configuration profile.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use is not defined in the object characteristic table for the material or configuration profile.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration profile may not be set up correctly, or the characteristic may not be assigned to the relevant object.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the characteristic table or incorrect links between characteristics and objects.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic) and verify that the characteristic exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the relevant class.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Characteristic Table:
  
  Use transaction code CL02 (Class) to check the class assigned to the material or object in question.
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the object characteristic table for that class.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Check the configuration profile associated with the material using transaction code CU41 (Configuration Profile).
  Ensure that all necessary characteristics are included in the profile.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data and ensure that the characteristics are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics and the associated configuration.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the characteristic is missing, you may need to recreate it or adjust the configuration to include the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CU41: Configuration Profile
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Variant Configuration and Object Characteristics for more detailed guidance on setting up and managing characteristics.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KU383 error and implement the necessary corrections.