How To Fix /PLMI/PPE_VIP048 - Characteristic &1 doesn't exist in class &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPE_VIP -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Characteristic &1 doesn't exist in class &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_VIP048 - Characteristic &1 doesn't exist in class &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_VIP048 Characteristic &1 doesn't exist in class &2 typically occurs in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Variant Configuration (VC) when the system is trying to access a characteristic that is not defined in the specified class. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message (&1) does not exist in the class specified (&2). This could be due to a typo, or the characteristic may not have been created or assigned to the class.
  Incorrect Class Assignment: The class assigned to the material or object may not be the correct one that contains the required characteristic.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as changes made to the class or characteristics that were not properly updated in related objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Characteristic) and verify if the characteristic &1 exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or check if it was deleted or renamed.
  
  
  
  Check Class Assignment:
  
  Use transaction CL02 (Class) to check the class &2 and ensure that the characteristic &1 is included in this class.
  If the characteristic is missing, you can add it to the class.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  If this error occurs while working with a specific material, check the material master data using transaction MM03 to ensure that the correct class is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If there have been recent changes to characteristics or classes, ensure that all related objects are updated accordingly.
  You may also want to run consistency checks or reports to identify any discrepancies in the data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the characteristics and classes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on characteristics and classes in the context of PLM and VC.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.