How To Fix PLM_FOX_OBJ015 - No characteristic for variant table '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_FOX_OBJ - Message from development class PLM_FOX_OBJ

• Message number: 015

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_FOX_OBJ015 - No characteristic for variant table '&1' ?

  The SAP error message PLM_FOX_OBJ015 indicates that there is no characteristic defined for the variant table specified in the error message (represented by &1). This typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when working with characteristics in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic that is expected to be associated with the variant table is not defined or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The variant table may not be correctly configured to include the necessary 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 that the characteristic exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the appropriate class.
  
  
  
  Review Variant Table Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code CU60 (Variant Table Maintenance) to check the configuration of the variant table.
  Ensure that the variant table is correctly linked to the relevant 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 (Class Maintenance) 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 CU01 (Check Configuration) to perform a consistency check.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics and variant tables.
  Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to Variant Configuration and Product Lifecycle Management for a deeper understanding of how characteristics and variant tables 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.