How To Fix NGC_API_BASE010 - Characteristic & not found or not valid

NGC_API_BASE010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NGC_API_BASE - NGC API Messages

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Characteristic & not found or not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NGC_API_BASE010 - Characteristic & not found or not valid ?

  The SAP error message NGC_API_BASE010 indicates that a characteristic specified in your request is either not found or not valid. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Global Trade Services (GTS) or when working with characteristics in the context of classification or material management.
  Causes:
  
  Typographical Error: The characteristic name may have been misspelled or incorrectly formatted in the request.
  Non-Existent Characteristic: The characteristic may not exist in the system, either because it has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Context: The characteristic may not be valid in the context in which it is being used (e.g., trying to use a characteristic that is not applicable to the specific material type).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the characteristic.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the classification system or the characteristics themselves.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Spelling and Format: Verify that the characteristic name is spelled