How To Fix MMRP01316 - Characteristic &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMRP01 - Rapid Planning Matrix

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Characteristic &1 not found

What causes this issue?

A characteristic with the internal description &V1& could not be found.

System Response

Processing is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the characteristic exists in the system.

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 MMRP01316 - Characteristic &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message MMRP01316 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted by &1) could not be found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics in material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or it may not have been created yet.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be assigned to the relevant class or may not be linked properly to the material.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the characteristic.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the classification system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check if the characteristic exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Class Assignment:
  
  Use transaction code CL02 (Class Maintenance) to check if the characteristic is assigned to the correct class.
  Ensure that the class is assigned to the material in question.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data and ensure that the characteristic is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any inconsistencies in the classification data. This may involve using transaction codes like CL30N to analyze class assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides related to variant configuration or material classification to ensure that all steps have been followed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02: Class Maintenance
  MM03: Display Material
  CL30N: Class Overview
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for MMRP01316 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.