How To Fix NAA198 - Characteristic (field) &1 is not defined (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Characteristic (field) &1 is not defined (see long text)

What causes this issue?

Characteristic (field) &V1& is not defined for usage &V2& and
application &V3&.

System Response

The entry is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry. Use the F4 help to find the valid characteristics
(fields).

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA198 - Characteristic (field) &1 is not defined (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message NAA198 indicates that a characteristic (field) specified in your operation is not defined in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where characteristics are used to define the properties of materials, products, or other objects.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Characteristic Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name used for the characteristic in your configuration or transaction.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic may not be assigned to the relevant class or object type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check if the characteristic exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Characteristic Name:
  
  Ensure that the name of the characteristic used in your transaction is correct and matches the defined characteristic in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Class Assignment:
  
  If the characteristic is defined, ensure it is assigned to the correct class. You can check this in transaction CL02 (Class Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Long Text:
  
  The error message may have a long text that provides additional context or specific details about the issue. You can view this by clicking on the message or using the transaction SE91 to look up the message.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the characteristic's purpose or how to define it, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02: Class Maintenance
  SE91: Message Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: You can also search for discussions or solutions in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the NAA198 error and implement a solution.