How To Fix R7463 - Characteristic &1: Lower case is no longer permitted

R7463 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 463

• Message text: Characteristic &1: Lower case is no longer permitted

What causes this issue?

Small letters have been allowed up until now for characteristic &V1&.
After activating the characteristic, small letters are invalid.

System Response

The characteristic cannot be used if master data still exist.

How to fix this error?

If you wish to set small letters for characteristic &V1& as invalid,
then you firstly have to delete the master data of the characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7463 - Characteristic &1: Lower case is no longer permitted ?

  The SAP error message R7463, which states "Characteristic &1: Lower case is no longer permitted," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a characteristic in SAP that contains lowercase letters. In SAP, especially in the context of characteristics used in classification or variant configuration, the naming conventions often require that characteristic names be in uppercase letters only.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the use of lowercase letters in the name of a characteristic. SAP has specific naming conventions that restrict the use of lowercase letters for certain objects, including characteristics, to maintain consistency and avoid potential issues in processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Change the Characteristic Name: Modify the characteristic name to use only uppercase letters. For example, if the characteristic name is "color", change it to "COLOR".
  
  
  Check Existing Characteristics: If you are trying to modify an existing characteristic, ensure that you are not inadvertently introducing