How To Fix UPF138 - Characteristic &1 is not available

UPF138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPF - Planning Functions

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not available

What causes this issue?

A variable is defined using more than a characteristic. However,
characteristics are missing.

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?

The variable cannot be used here.

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 UPF138 - Characteristic &1 is not available ?

  The SAP error message UPF138, which states "Characteristic &1 is not available," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Variant Configuration (VC) when a characteristic that is expected to be available for a particular configuration or product is not found in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not defined in the system or is not assigned to the relevant class or object.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration profile or class might not be set up correctly, leading to the characteristic not being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing links between characteristics and classes or products.
  Incorrect Usage: The characteristic might be used in a context where it is not applicable or expected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify