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How To Fix UPC242 - Characteristic &1 cannot be documented


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: UPC - Planning: General Error Messages

  • Message number: 242

  • Message text: Characteristic &1 cannot be documented

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  • What causes this issue?

    Characteristic &V2& can be documented and is compounded to
    characteristic &V1&. Therefore, the higher-level characteristic &V1&,
    must also have the indicator "Characteristic is a document property".

    System Response

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    How to fix this error?

    Set the indicator "Characteristic is a document property" for
    characteristic &V1&.
    Start transaction <DS:TRAN.RSD1>Edit characteristics</>.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC242 - Characteristic &1 cannot be documented ?

    The SAP error message UPC242, which states "Characteristic &1 cannot be documented," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where characteristics are used to define properties of products or materials.

    Cause:

    The error message UPC242 can arise due to several reasons:

    1. Characteristic Not Defined: The characteristic you are trying to document may not be defined in the system or may not be active for the current context (e.g., it might not be assigned to the relevant class or object).

    2. Incorrect Usage: The characteristic may not be applicable for the specific object or document you are trying to create or modify. For example, certain characteristics may only be valid for specific types of materials or products.

    3. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to document the characteristic.

    4. Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue or inconsistency in the configuration of the characteristics or classes in the system.

    Solution:

    To resolve the UPC242 error, you can take the following steps:

    1. Check Characteristic Definition:

      • Go to the transaction code CT04 (for characteristics) and verify that the characteristic in question is defined correctly.
      • Ensure that it is assigned to the appropriate class and that the class is assigned to the relevant object.
    2. Review Object Type:

      • Ensure that the characteristic is applicable to the object type you are working with. You may need to check the class type and the characteristics assigned to it.
    3. Authorization Check:

      • Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to document the characteristic. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
    4. Consult Documentation:

      • Review SAP documentation or help resources related to characteristics and classes to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
    5. Technical Support:

      • If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (to manage characteristics), CL02 (to manage classes), and MM02 (to manage material master data).
    • SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to UPC242 for any specific fixes or updates that may address the issue.
    • SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UPC242 error and implement a suitable solution.

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