How To Fix NGC_RAP026 - Characteristic does not exist

NGC_RAP026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NGC_RAP - Message class for NGC RAP Implementations

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Characteristic does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NGC_RAP026 - Characteristic does not exist ?

  The SAP error message NGC_RAP026, which states "Characteristic does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or when working with the Rapid Application Programming (RAP) model. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a characteristic that has not been defined or is not available in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristic Definition: The characteristic you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Characteristic Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the characteristic you are trying to access.
  Data Model Issues: The characteristic may not be included in the data model or the relevant configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Contextual Issues: The characteristic may not be relevant in the current context or scenario being executed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., CT04 for characteristics) and verify that the