How To Fix PMEVC_UI053 - Characteristic & does not exist - select an existing one

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 053

• 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_UI053 - Characteristic & does not exist - select an existing one ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI053, which states "Characteristic & does not exist - select an existing one," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) or Product Configuration. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a characteristic that you are trying to use or reference in your configuration.
  Cause:
  
  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 access the characteristic.
  Inactive Characteristics: The characteristic may exist but is not active or has been marked for deletion.
  Configuration Profile Issues: The configuration profile may not be set up correctly to include the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Existence:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify if the characteristic exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Characteristic Name:
  
  Ensure that the name of the characteristic you are trying to use is spelled correctly and matches the name in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Activate Characteristics:
  
  If the characteristic exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can be done in transaction CT04.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Check the configuration profile associated with the product to ensure that it includes the characteristic in question. You can do this in transaction CU41 (Configuration Profile Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific configuration you are working on, as there may be additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CU41: Configuration Profile Maintenance
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  CU03: Display Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PMEVC_UI053 error and implement a solution to resolve it.