How To Fix TE802 - Variant & for characteristic & not found. Check.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Variant & for characteristic & not found. Check.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE802 - Variant & for characteristic & not found. Check. ?

  The SAP error message TE802 typically indicates that a variant for a specific characteristic is not found in the system. This error often occurs in the context of variant configuration, where specific characteristics and their values are used to define product variants.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant: The variant for the specified characteristic does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Incorrect Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message may not be defined in the configuration profile or may have been deleted or not activated.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that lead to the system being unable to find the required variant.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the variant or characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration profile of the material in question and verify that the characteristic is correctly defined and that the variant exists.
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the correct class and that the class is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Variant:
  
  If the variant is missing, you may need to create it. This can be done in the configuration settings where you define the characteristics and their possible values.
  If the variant exists but is not correctly linked, you may need to update the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the material and ensure that all necessary characteristics and variants are correctly defined and active.
  Use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to check the class and its characteristics.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variant and characteristic. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on variant configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the system is failing to find the variant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CL01 (Create Class)
  CL02 (Change Class)
  CL03 (Display Class)
  CU50 (Configuration Profile)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to variant configuration and error TE802.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TE802 error and implement a solution to resolve it.