How To Fix UMM_CUSTOMIZING050 - &1 does not correspond to any selected characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMM_CUSTOMIZING - Messages from the Management Cockpit Maintenance Transaction

• Message number: 050

• Message text: &1 does not correspond to any selected characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMM_CUSTOMIZING050 - &1 does not correspond to any selected characteristic ?

  The SAP error message UMM_CUSTOMIZING050 typically indicates that there is a mismatch between the characteristics defined in the system and those that are being referenced in a particular customizing or configuration process. This error often arises in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) or when working with characteristics in the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristic referenced in the customizing does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may not be correctly set up to include the characteristic in question.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the characteristic name or ID when it was entered in the customizing settings.
  Inconsistent Data: The characteristic may not be assigned to the relevant class or object type that is being used in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify that the characteristic exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the characteristic is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Class Assignment:
  
  Use transaction code CL02 (Class Maintenance) to check if the characteristic is assigned to the correct class.
  Ensure that the class is properly assigned to the material or object you are working with.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the customizing settings in the relevant area (e.g., transaction CU01 for configuration profiles) to ensure that the characteristic is included in the configuration profile.
  Make sure that the characteristic is selected in the configuration settings where it is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Review the entries for any typographical errors in the characteristic name or ID.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is missing or incorrectly configured, you may need to recreate it or adjust its settings to ensure it aligns with the requirements of your configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests have been properly moved to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02: Class Maintenance
  CU01: Configuration Profile Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Variant Configuration or the specific module you are working with for more detailed guidance on characteristics and classes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.