How To Fix PLM_FOX_OBJ014 - No characteristic for variant function '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_FOX_OBJ - Message from development class PLM_FOX_OBJ

• Message number: 014

• Message text: No characteristic for variant function '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_FOX_OBJ014 - No characteristic for variant function '&1' ?

  The SAP error message PLM_FOX_OBJ014 indicates that there is no characteristic defined for the variant function specified in the error message. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Variant Configuration (VC) when working with characteristics and variants.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic that is expected for the variant function is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The variant function may not be correctly configured to reference the appropriate characteristics.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that lead to the system not recognizing the characteristic.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify if the characteristic exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the appropriate class.
  
  
  
  Review Variant Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code CU01 (Create Configuration Profile) or CU02 (Change Configuration Profile) to check the configuration profile associated with the variant function.
  Ensure that the variant function is correctly linked to the required characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check Class Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the class containing the characteristic is assigned to the material or object you are working with.
  Use transaction code CL02 (Change Class) to verify the class assignments.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the configuration data.
  You can use transaction code CU50 (Configuration Overview) to analyze the configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics and variant functions.
  Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific variant function and characteristics for any additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP Variant Configuration and Product Lifecycle Management for a deeper understanding of how characteristics and variant functions work.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.