Message type: E = Error
Message class: VCH_HL_CORE - Variant Configuration Core Function
Message number: 047
Message text: Unknown characteristic type
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VCH_HL_CORE047
- Unknown characteristic type ?The SAP error message VCH_HL_CORE047: Unknown characteristic type typically occurs in the context of SAP's handling of characteristics in various applications, such as SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error indicates that the system has encountered a characteristic type that it does not recognize or that is not defined in the system. Causes: Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic type may not be defined in the system or may have been incorrectly configured. Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the characteristic master data. Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly. Version Compatibility: The characteristic type may not be compatible with the version of SAP you are using. Solutions: Check Characteristic Definition: Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify that the characteristic type exists and is correctly defined. Ensure that the characteristic
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