How To Fix PVS0C036 - Characteristic value in start-up parameter &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PVS0C - Customizing Product Variant Structure (PVS)

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Characteristic value in start-up parameter &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PVS0C036 - Characteristic value in start-up parameter &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PVS0C036 indicates that a characteristic value specified in a start-up parameter does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when working with characteristics and their values in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Characteristic Value: The characteristic value referenced in the start-up parameter is not defined in the system. This could happen if the value was deleted or never created.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the characteristic value name or ID in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration might be pointing to a characteristic value that is not valid for the specific configuration profile or variant.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic values were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there might have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Verify that the characteristic value exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant characteristic in the SAP GUI and checking its values.
  
  Use transaction code CT04 to display characteristics and their values.
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors: Ensure that there are no typos in the characteristic value specified in the start-up parameter.
  Update Configuration: If the characteristic value is indeed missing, you may need to create it or update the configuration to point to a valid characteristic value.
  Review Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides to ensure that the characteristic values are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (to manage characteristics), CU01 (to manage configuration profiles), and CU50 (to manage variant configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.