How To Fix MRTRS008 - Characteristic &1 of process instruction &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MRTRS - RMS-MRTRS : Error Messages for Master Recipe Transformation

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Characteristic &1 of process instruction &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MRTRS008 - Characteristic &1 of process instruction &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MRTRS008 indicates that a specific characteristic of a process instruction does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of process manufacturing or when working with process instructions in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message (&1) is not defined in the system for the process instruction (&2).
  Incorrect Configuration: The process instruction may be incorrectly configured, or the characteristic may have been deleted or not created.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the process instruction or characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic) and verify if the characteristic (&1) exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or check if it was mistakenly deleted.
  
  
  
  Review Process Instruction:
  
  Use transaction code C202 (Process Instruction) to check the details of the process instruction (&2).
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly assigned to the process instruction.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the process instruction and characteristics in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the characteristics are properly assigned to the relevant classes and that the class is assigned to the process instruction.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for master data related to process instructions and characteristics to identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on process instructions and characteristics.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic maintenance
  C202: Process instruction maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Process Manufacturing: Familiarize yourself with the concepts of process manufacturing in SAP, as understanding the underlying processes can help in troubleshooting issues related to process instructions and characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MRTRS008 error and implement a solution to resolve it.