How To Fix /SEHS/BA_MISC1549 - &1: Characteristic &2 in class &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/BA_MISC1 -

• Message number: 549

• Message text: &1: Characteristic &2 in class &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1549 - &1: Characteristic &2 in class &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1549 &1: Characteristic &2 in class &3 does not exist typically indicates that there is an issue with the classification of a material or object in the SAP system. This error occurs when the system is trying to access a characteristic that is expected to be part of a specific class, but it cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message does not exist in the class mentioned. This could be due to a configuration error or a missing setup.
  Incorrect Class Assignment: The material or object may be assigned to a class that does not contain the specified characteristic.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as changes made to the class or characteristics that were not properly updated.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the Class Management transaction (e.g., CL02) and check if the characteristic exists in the specified class.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or assign the correct characteristic to the class.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Assignment:
  
  Check the material or object that is causing the error to ensure it is assigned to the correct class.
  You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (for materials) or CL03 (for classes).
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the characteristics or classes, ensure that all related master data is updated accordingly.
  This may involve reclassifying materials or updating their characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the class and its characteristics. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or change logs to see if there have been recent changes that could have affected the classification.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Customization: If you have access to the customization settings, review the settings for characteristics and classes in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1549.