How To Fix PPEVS643 - Characteristic &1 is not in the class &2 &3

PPEVS643 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEVS - Message of the variance scheme connection (VS) in iPPE

• Message number: 643

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not in the class &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEVS643 - Characteristic &1 is not in the class &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message PPEVS643 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not found in the specified class (denoted as &2) and class type (denoted as &3). This error typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or classification in SAP, where characteristics are used to define the properties of a class of materials or products.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use is not defined in the class you are referencing.
  Incorrect Class Assignment: The class you are trying to access may not be the correct one for the characteristic you are using.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the characteristic name or class name.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the characteristic or class.
  Class Type Mismatch: The class type may not support the characteristic you are trying to use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 to check