How To Fix VCH_HL_GRP_RAP018 - Characteristic Group &1 is marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_GRP_RAP - Cstic Group RAP BO

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Characteristic Group &1 is marked for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_GRP_RAP018 - Characteristic Group &1 is marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_GRP_RAP018 indicates that a characteristic group (identified by &1) is marked for deletion. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics and characteristic groups in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Marked for Deletion: The characteristic group has been flagged for deletion in the system. This could be due to a manual action by a user or as part of a data cleanup process.
  Data Integrity Issues: The characteristic group may still be referenced in other configurations or objects, leading to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic group was transported from another system, it might not have been properly activated or could have been marked for deletion in the source system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Deletion Flag: 
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (for characteristics) or CT05 (for characteristic groups) and check the status of the characteristic group. If it is marked for deletion, you can unmark it if it is still needed.
  
  
  
  Unmark for Deletion:
  
  If you determine that the characteristic group should not be deleted, you can unmark it by editing the characteristic group and removing the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or references to the characteristic group in other configurations. If there are, you may need to resolve those references before you can unmark the deletion.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose from a transport, ensure that the transport request is correctly configured and that all necessary objects are included. You may need to re-transport the characteristic group from the source system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to characteristic groups and deletion flags for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CT05: Change Characteristic Group
  CU60: Display Characteristic Group
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Variant Configuration: Understanding how characteristic groups fit into the broader context of variant configuration can help in troubleshooting related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and restore the functionality of the characteristic group in your SAP system.