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

NRSCNV159 - Overview

• 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