How To Fix MDC_LOAD_CLF004 - Characteristic &1 of class type &2 not found for source ID &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_LOAD_CLF - Messages for load of classification

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Characteristic &1 of class type &2 not found for source ID &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_LOAD_CLF004 - Characteristic &1 of class type &2 not found for source ID &3 ?

  The SAP error message MDC_LOAD_CLF004 indicates that a specific characteristic of a class type could not be found for a given source ID during a data load process. This error typically occurs in the context of Master Data Consolidation (MDC) or similar data management processes in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message does not exist in the class type defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the class type or the characteristic may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Data Inconsistency: The source ID being referenced may not have the expected characteristics defined, leading to a mismatch.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the characteristic or class type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CL02 (Change Class) and verify that the class type specified in the error message is correctly configured and that the characteristic exists.
  Ensure that the characteristic is active and properly assigned to