How To Fix MC_LO_VCHCLF024 - Characteristic id &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC_LO_VCHCLF - Message Class for Variant Configuration and Classification

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Characteristic id &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC_LO_VCHCLF024 - Characteristic id &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message MC_LO_VCHCLF024 indicates that a specific characteristic ID (denoted as &1 in the message) could not be found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Logistics and Production Planning modules, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the context of variant configuration or when working with characteristics in the context of reporting.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic ID specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The characteristic not being created.
  The characteristic being deleted or deactivated.
  A typo in the characteristic ID being referenced.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may not be correctly set up to reference the characteristic.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic ID: Verify that the characteristic ID mentioned in the error message is correct. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  Create or Activate Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic does not exist, create it in the system using transaction code CT04 (for creating characteristics).
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings are correctly set up to reference the characteristic. This may involve checking the configuration profiles or variant configuration settings.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant data to ensure that there are no missing or inconsistent entries. This may involve checking the relevant tables in the database.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the specific characteristic and its usage.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  CT03: Display Characteristic
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  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 cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.