How To Fix VCH_HL_CORE013 - Characteristic (ID = &1) is missing in the current configuration.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_CORE - Variant Configuration Core Function

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Characteristic (ID = &1) is missing in the current configuration.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_CORE013 - Characteristic (ID = &1) is missing in the current configuration. ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_CORE013 indicates that a characteristic (identified by its ID) is missing in the current configuration of a variant configuration model. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP, where products can be customized based on various characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified by the ID is not included in the current configuration of the product. This can happen if the characteristic is not defined in the configuration profile or if it has been removed from the model.
  Incorrect Configuration Profile: The configuration profile being used may not include the necessary characteristics.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that lead to the characteristic not being recognized.
  User Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped a step in the configuration process, leading to the omission of the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration Profile: Verify that the configuration profile for the product includes the characteristic in question. You can do this by navigating to the configuration profile settings in the SAP system.
  Add Missing Characteristic: If the characteristic is indeed missing, you may need to add it back to the configuration profile or the variant configuration model.
  Review Configuration Steps: Ensure that all necessary steps in the configuration process have been followed. Sometimes, characteristics are dependent on other selections, so make sure that all prerequisite characteristics are configured correctly.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the master data and configuration data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific variant configuration model to ensure that all required characteristics are included and correctly set up.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration) to check and modify the configuration of the product.
  Variant Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the principles of variant configuration in SAP, including how characteristics, classes, and configuration profiles work together.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.