How To Fix PMEVC_UI090 - Characteristic & does not exist, enter an existing one

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Characteristic & does not exist, enter an existing one

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMEVC_UI090 - Characteristic & does not exist, enter an existing one ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI090, which states "Characteristic & does not exist, enter an existing one," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) or Product Master data management. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a characteristic that you are trying to use or reference in your configuration or product setup.
  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 enter.
  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.
  Incorrect Context: 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:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code 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:
  
  Double-check the spelling and ensure that you are using the correct name for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to access and use the characteristic. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Activate the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic exists but is inactive, you can activate it in the characteristic maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Review Class Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the correct class and that the class is assigned to the relevant material or product.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the characteristics and their usage, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with a colleague who has experience with Variant Configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02: Class Maintenance (to check class assignments)
  MM02: Material Master Maintenance (to check material assignments)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: You can also search for discussions or similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PMEVC_UI090 error and implement the appropriate solution.