How To Fix PRS073 - & characteristic not found for & DIP profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRS - Message class for PROF_SERV packages.

• Message number: 073

• Message text: & characteristic not found for & DIP profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRS073 - & characteristic not found for & DIP profile ?

  The SAP error message PRS073, which states "Characteristic not found for & DIP profile," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Variant Configuration (VC) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific characteristic that is expected to be associated with a particular DIP (Dynamic Item Profile) profile.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic that is referenced in the DIP profile does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DIP profile may be incorrectly configured, leading to a mismatch between the expected characteristics and those defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the characteristics associated with the DIP profile.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that lead to the characteristic not being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic) and verify if the characteristic exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Review DIP Profile Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code CU60 (DIP Profile) to check the configuration of the DIP profile.
  Ensure that all required characteristics are correctly assigned to the profile.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics and the DIP profile.
  You can check user roles and authorizations using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the configuration data to identify any discrepancies.
  You can use transaction codes like CU01 (Display Configuration) to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  CU60: Maintain DIP Profile
  CU01: Display Configuration
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on DIP profiles and characteristics in the context of your specific SAP module.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the PRS073 error and implement a solution.