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

ME_RELCHK036 - Overview

• 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</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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