How To Fix NRSCNV159 - Reference characteristic &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NRSCNV - Message class

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Reference characteristic &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NRSCNV159 - Reference characteristic &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message NRSCNV159, which states "Reference characteristic &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data conversion or migration processes, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the context of SAP's classification system or when working with the SAP Business Warehouse (BW).
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Characteristic: The primary cause of this error is that the reference characteristic specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The characteristic was never created.
  The characteristic was deleted or deactivated.
  There is a typo or incorrect reference in the configuration or data migration settings.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: If you are working with a custom development or a specific configuration, it is possible that the reference to the characteristic is incorrectly set up.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the system is part of a transport landscape, the characteristic may exist in one system (e.g., development) but not in another (e.g., production).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Characteristic Existence:
  
  Check if the characteristic exists in the relevant SAP module (e.g., in the classification system or BW).
  Use transaction codes like CT04 (for characteristics) to search for the characteristic by name.
  
  
  
  Correct the Reference:
  
  If the characteristic does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., CT04).
  If it exists but is referenced incorrectly, update the configuration or data migration settings to point to the correct characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue is related to a transport, ensure that all necessary objects have been transported correctly to the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific process you are working on, as there may be additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical issue affecting business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 for characteristics, SE11 for data dictionary objects, and RSA1 for BW modeling.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to NRSCNV159 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand how characteristics are managed and referenced.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the NRSCNV159 error and implement a solution to resolve it.