How To Fix ME_RELCHK036 - Error in class &1 (characteristic &2 does not exist)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME_RELCHK - Check Customizing for Release Strategy

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Error in class &1 (characteristic &2 does not exist)

What causes this issue?

You have assigned characteristic &V2& to class &V1&. This
characteristic does not exist in the classification system.

How to fix this error?

Remove characteristic &v2& from class &v1&.
Define the desired characteristic and assign it to the class.
If necessary, correct the value assigned to the characteristic in the
<DS:GLOS.3526BFF3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>release strategy</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME_RELCHK036 - Error in class &1 (characteristic &2 does not exist) ?

  The SAP error message ME_RELCHK036 indicates that there is an issue with a classification system in SAP, specifically related to a characteristic that is expected but does not exist in the specified class. This error typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with classification and characteristics of materials.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message does not exist in the class that is being referenced. This could be due to a typo, a deletion, or a misconfiguration in the classification system.
  Incorrect Class Assignment: The material or object may be assigned to a class that does not have the expected characteristics defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes made to the classification system that have not been properly reflected in all relevant areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Definition:
  
  Go to the classification view in SAP and check the class that is being referenced in the error message.
  Verify that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is indeed defined in that class.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is missing, you can add it to the class using the transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL01 (Create Class).
  Ensure that the characteristic is properly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Material Assignment:
  
  Check the material or object that is causing the error and ensure it is assigned to the correct class.
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to review the material's classification.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the classification system, ensure that all relevant data has been updated accordingly.
  You may need to run consistency checks or data validation processes to ensure that there are no other related issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on classification and characteristics, as well as best practices for managing them.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CL01: Create Class
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  Classification System: Understand how the classification system works in SAP, including how classes and characteristics are defined and used.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the ME_RELCHK036 error in your SAP system.