How To Fix VCH_HL_EXT_CLASSIF013 - Characteristic &1 not found for material &2 in the classification buffer.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_EXT_CLASSIF - Exception messages for master data access: classification

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Characteristic &1 not found for material &2 in the classification buffer.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_CLASSIF013 - Characteristic &1 not found for material &2 in the classification buffer. ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_EXT_CLASSIF013 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not found for a material (denoted as &2) in the classification buffer. This typically occurs in the context of classification and variant configuration in SAP, where materials are classified using characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message does not exist in the classification system for the material in question.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number provided may be incorrect or not properly defined in the system.
  Buffer Issues: There may be issues with the classification buffer, which can occur if the buffer is not updated or if there are inconsistencies in the data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic or material.
  Configuration Issues: The material may not be properly configured in the classification system, or the characteristic may not be assigned to the class of the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the classification system and verify that the characteristic exists and is correctly defined.
  Use transaction code CT04 to check the characteristic details.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Configuration:
  
  Check if the material is correctly assigned to the class that contains the characteristic.
  Use transaction code CL02 to check the class assignment for the material.
  
  
  
  Update Classification Buffer:
  
  You can refresh the classification buffer by using transaction code CL24N to clear the buffer or by executing the relevant program to update it.
  
  
  
  Check Material Number:
  
  Ensure that the material number is correct and exists in the system. Use transaction code MM03 to view the material details.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material and its characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides related to the classification system in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  MM03: Display Material
  CL24N: Classification Buffer Management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.