How To Fix MC_LO_VCHCLF035 - This additional char. value no longer exists for characteristic ID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 035

• Message text: This additional char. value no longer exists for characteristic ID &1

What causes this issue?

This additional characteristic value no longer exists for characteristic
ID &V1&.

System Response

You cannot inspect this characteristic value.

How to fix this error?

Check and inspect the current additional value entered for this
characteristic.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC_LO_VCHCLF035 - This additional char. value no longer exists for characteristic ID &1 ?

  The SAP error message MC_LO_VCHCLF035 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic value that is no longer valid or does not exist for a specific characteristic ID in the context of SAP's Logistics or Material Management modules. This error typically arises when trying to process data related to characteristics in classification or variant configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Characteristic Value: The characteristic value you are trying to use has been deleted or is no longer valid in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic ID may not be correctly configured or linked to the relevant master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the classification system or issues with the material master data.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the classification view of the material or object in question and verify if the characteristic value exists.
  If it has been deleted, you may need to re-create it or update the relevant records to use a valid characteristic value.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is up to date and that all relevant characteristics and values are correctly assigned.
  You can do this by navigating to the material master (transaction code MM02) and checking the classification data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the characteristics in the classification system (transaction code CL02).
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined and that the values are active.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  You may need to re-transport the characteristic or its values if they were not included in the original transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the problem persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL02: Change Characteristic
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CL03: Display Characteristic
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for information on classification and characteristics in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.