How To Fix /SAPMP/PUR008 - Characteristic &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPMP/PUR -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Characteristic &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPMP/PUR008 - Characteristic &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPMP/PUR008 Characteristic &1 not found typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules, particularly when dealing with characteristics in classification or when working with materials that have specific attributes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified by &1 does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the characteristic may not have been created in the classification system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the material or classification might not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to find the required characteristic.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the characteristic.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between the material and its characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check if the characteristic exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Classification:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check the classification of the material in question.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct class that includes the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the material type and classification settings to ensure they are correctly set up.
  Use transaction code CL02 (Class Maintenance) to verify the class and its assigned characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no data inconsistencies in the classification data. This can sometimes be done through specific reports or transactions depending on your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  MM03: Display Material
  CL02: Class Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide deeper insights into the system configuration and data integrity.