How To Fix NGC_API_BASE011 - Characteristic &1, value "&2" is not assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NGC_API_BASE - NGC API Messages

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Characteristic &1, value "&2" is not assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NGC_API_BASE011 - Characteristic &1, value "&2" is not assigned ?

  The SAP error message NGC_API_BASE011 indicates that a specific characteristic (identified by &1) with a given value (identified by &2) is not assigned in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) or when working with characteristics in the context of product models.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unassigned Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use has not been assigned to the relevant class or object in the system.
  Incorrect Value: The value you are trying to assign to the characteristic may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the product model or class that is supposed to include the characteristic.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the characteristic or its values may not be properly maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) and verify that the characteristic is correctly defined and assigned to the