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 the class type.
  
  
  
  Verify Source ID:
  
  Check the source ID mentioned in the error message to ensure that it is valid and that the expected characteristics are defined for it.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or BP (Business Partner) to check the details of the source ID.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to ensure that all required characteristics are populated correctly.
  Use transaction codes like MDC_CHECK or similar tools to identify any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the data load has the necessary authorizations to access the class type and its characteristics.
  Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context about the issue.
  Use transaction SLG1 to view application logs related to the MDC process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CL02 - Change Class
  MM03 - Display Material
  BP - Business Partner
  SLG1 - Application Log
  MDC_CHECK - Master Data Consolidation Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MDC_LOAD_CLF004 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.