How To Fix VC2HL_BO004 - Load error: Characteristic &1 is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC2HL_BO -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Load error: Characteristic &1 is not available

What causes this issue?

In the back-end system, configuration data (such as characteristics or
values) is no longer available.

System Response

The configuration status is set to <ZK>Inconsistent</>.

How to fix this error?

On the characteristic value assignment screen choose function<ZK> Delete
Load Error</>, to delete the inconistent data. You then can continue
with the configuration of your product.

Procedure for System Administrators

The problem must be solved in the back-end system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC2HL_BO004 - Load error: Characteristic &1 is not available ?

  The SAP error message VC2HL_BO004, which states "Load error: Characteristic &1 is not available," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) when there is an issue with the characteristics that are being used in a configuration profile or when loading data into a configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message (&1) is not defined in the system or is not available in the context where it is being used.
  Incorrect Configuration Profile: The configuration profile may not include the characteristic, or it may not be correctly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that prevent the characteristic from being loaded.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may be missing in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the characteristic definition in the SAP GUI (Transaction CT04).
  Review Configuration Profile: Ensure that the characteristic is included in the relevant configuration profile. You can check this in the configuration profile settings (Transaction CU41).
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations (Transaction SU01).
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the configuration data to identify any inconsistencies. You can use Transaction CU50 for this purpose.
  Transport Activation: If the characteristic was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You can check the transport logs for any issues.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is occurring. This may require technical expertise.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CU41: Configuration Profile Maintenance
  CU50: Configuration Consistency Check
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation on Variant Configuration for more detailed information on characteristics and configuration profiles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the VC2HL_BO004 error message.