How To Fix /SAPMP/MAINTAIN_CHAR002 - The Characteristics Display for &1 is currently not used

/SAPMP/MAINTAIN_CHAR002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPMP/MAINTAIN_CHAR -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: The Characteristics Display for &1 is currently not used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPMP/MAINTAIN_CHAR002 - The Characteristics Display for &1 is currently not used ?

  The SAP error message /SAPMP/MAINTAIN_CHAR002 indicates that the characteristics display for a specific characteristic (denoted by &1) is currently not in use. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where characteristics are used to define the attributes of materials, products, or other objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to display may not be active or may not be assigned to any class.
  Missing Assignment: The characteristic might not be assigned to the relevant class or object type in the classification system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing you from viewing the characteristic.
  
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) and enter the characteristic name to check its status. Ensure that it is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Class Assignment:
  
  Use transaction code CL02 (Change Class) to check if the characteristic is assigned to the correct