How To Fix VC558 - Include number & either does not exist or is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 558

• Message text: Include number & either does not exist or is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC558 - Include number & either does not exist or is not active ?

  The SAP error message VC558 typically indicates that a specific characteristic value (or characteristic) is either not defined or not active in the system. This error often occurs in the context of variant configuration, where the system is trying to access a characteristic or value that is not available for the configuration being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Characteristic/Value: The characteristic or value you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Characteristic/Value: The characteristic or value exists but is not active. This can happen if it has been deactivated in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration profile or variant may not be set up correctly, leading to references to non-existent or inactive characteristics/values.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics or values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic/Value Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (for characteristics) or CT05 (for characteristic values) and verify if the characteristic or value exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Activate Characteristic/Value:
  
  If the characteristic or value exists but is inactive, you can activate it. In CT04, you can change the status of the characteristic to active.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Check the configuration profile associated with the product. Ensure that all required characteristics are included and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  If you are using dependencies in your variant configuration, ensure that they are correctly defined and that they reference valid characteristics and values.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics and values in question. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  CT05: Create/Change Characteristic Value
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for VC558 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Variant Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the principles of variant configuration in SAP, as understanding how characteristics and values interact is crucial for troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VC558 error and implement a solution to resolve it.