How To Fix MPE_RTG_UI023 - Characteristic &1, version &2 is not available in plant &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_RTG_UI - Messages for Routing Maintenance

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Characteristic &1, version &2 is not available in plant &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_RTG_UI023 - Characteristic &1, version &2 is not available in plant &3 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_RTG_UI023 indicates that a specific characteristic (identified by &1) for a certain version (identified by &2) is not available in the specified plant (identified by &3). This error typically arises in the context of SAP Variant Configuration or when dealing with characteristics in the context of product data management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic may not be assigned to the material in the specified plant.
  Versioning Issues: The version of the characteristic may not be active or available in the specified plant.
  Plant-Specific Data: The characteristic might be defined at a higher level (e.g., client level) but not specifically for the plant in question.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings that restrict the availability of certain characteristics in specific plants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the material master data for the relevant material and check if the characteristic is assigned to the material in the specified plant.
  Use transaction code MM02 to view and edit the material master data.
  
  
  
  Verify Version:
  
  Ensure that the version of the characteristic is active and correctly configured for the plant.
  You can check this in the configuration settings or by using transaction codes related to variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Plant-Specific Configuration:
  
  If the characteristic is not available for the plant, you may need to create or modify the characteristic assignment for that specific plant.
  Use transaction code CT04 to check and modify characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides that pertain to the specific characteristics and their usage in the context of your SAP implementation.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the characteristics and material data.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  CU60: Display Configuration Profile
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for Variant Configuration and Material Management for more insights on characteristics and their management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.