How To Fix R7066 - Characteristic &2:Dependent characteristic &1 missing from the attributes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Characteristic &2:Dependent characteristic &1 missing from the attributes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7066 - Characteristic &2:Dependent characteristic &1 missing from the attributes ?

  The SAP error message R7066 indicates that there is a problem with the characteristics in a classification system, specifically that a dependent characteristic is missing from the attributes of a characteristic. This typically occurs in the context of classification in SAP, where characteristics are used to define the properties of a material or object.
  Cause:
  The error message R7066 is triggered when:
  
  A dependent characteristic (characteristic &1) is expected to be associated with a certain characteristic (characteristic &2), but it is not found in the attributes of that characteristic.
  This can happen due to configuration issues, such as:
  
  The dependent characteristic has not been properly defined or assigned in the classification system.
  There may be a missing link in the dependency settings between the characteristics.
  The characteristic might have been deleted or not activated in the classification system.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R7066 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify that both the dependent characteristic (characteristic &1) and the main characteristic (characteristic &2) are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Dependency Settings:
  
  Check the dependency settings for the characteristics. You can do this in the transaction code CT02 (Dependency Maintenance) to ensure that the dependent characteristic is correctly linked to the main characteristic.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Characteristics:
  
  If the dependent characteristic is missing, you may need to add it back to the attributes of the main characteristic. This can be done in the characteristic maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Check Classification:
  
  Ensure that the classification of the material or object is correctly set up. You can use transaction code CL02 (Class Maintenance) to check the class and its assigned characteristics.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Characteristics:
  
  If the dependent characteristic has been deleted or is not functioning as expected, you may need to recreate it or adjust its settings.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by trying to classify the material or object again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CT02: Dependency Maintenance
  CL02: Class Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on characteristics and dependencies in classification.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the R7066 error message in SAP.