How To Fix NGC_API_BASE013 - Characteristic &1 is read only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NGC_API_BASE - NGC API Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is read only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NGC_API_BASE013 - Characteristic &1 is read only ?

  The SAP error message NGC_API_BASE013 indicates that a characteristic (denoted as &1 in the message) is read-only. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) or when working with characteristics in the context of product models.
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is an attempt to modify a characteristic that has been set as read-only. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Characteristic Settings: The characteristic may be defined as read-only in the configuration settings.
  Usage Context: The characteristic might be part of a configuration profile or a model where modifications are not allowed.
  Status of the Object: The object (e.g., a configuration or a product) may be in a status that does not allow changes to certain characteristics.
  Inheritance: The characteristic might be inherited from a higher-level object that is set to read-only.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system (transaction CT04).
  Verify if the characteristic is set to read-only. If it is, you may need to change its settings if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Check the configuration profile or the model where the characteristic is being used. Ensure that the characteristic is allowed to be modified in that context.
  
  
  
  Examine Object Status:
  
  Ensure that the object you are trying to modify is in a status that allows changes. If it is locked or in a completed state, you may need to unlock it or change its status.
  
  
  
  Check for Inheritance:
  
  If the characteristic is inherited from a parent object, check the parent’s settings. You may need to adjust the parent object’s settings to allow modifications.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for the specific configuration or product model you are working with to understand the constraints on characteristics.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (Characteristic), CU01 (Create Configuration Profile), and CU02 (Change Configuration Profile).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation on Variant Configuration and characteristics for a deeper understanding of how they function and their constraints.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.