How To Fix R9053 - Characteristic does not exist


R9053 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: R9 - Business Explorer

  • Message number: 053

  • Message text: Characteristic does not exist

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R9053 - Characteristic does not exist ?
    The SAP error message R9053, which states "Characteristic does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when working with characteristics in the classification of materials or objects. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified characteristic in the classification database.
    Causes:
    
    Non-Existent Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use may not have been created or may have been deleted.
    Incorrect Characteristic Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the characteristic you are trying to reference.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
    Incorrect Class Assignment: The characteristic may not be assigned to the class you are working with.
    Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between classes and characteristics.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Verify Characteristic Existence:
    
    Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) and check if the characteristic exists in the system.
    If it does

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