How To Fix PMEVC_UI044 - Characteristic & does not exist - select an existing one

PMEVC_UI044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Characteristic & does not exist - select an existing one

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMEVC_UI044 - Characteristic & does not exist - select an existing one ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI044, which states "Characteristic & does not exist - select an existing one," typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when working with characteristics in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified characteristic, which may be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Characteristic Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the characteristic you are trying to reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the characteristic.
  Inactive Characteristics: The characteristic may exist but is not active or has been marked for deletion.
  Contextual Issues: The characteristic may not be valid in the context you are trying to use it (e.g., it may not be assigned to the relevant class or object).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Characteristic Existence:
  
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