How To Fix VCH_HL_INSTANCE101 - Characteristic ID & not found in master data buffer.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_INSTANCE - Variant Configuration Instance Function

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Characteristic ID & not found in master data buffer.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_INSTANCE101 - Characteristic ID & not found in master data buffer. ?

  The SAP error message "VCH_HL_INSTANCE101 Characteristic ID & not found in master data buffer" typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific characteristic ID in the master data buffer, which is necessary for processing variant configuration models.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic ID referenced in the error message does not exist in the master data. This could be due to the characteristic not being created or activated in the system.
  Buffer Issues: The master data buffer may not be updated or may be inconsistent. This can happen if there have been recent changes to the characteristics or if the buffer has not been refreshed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic data.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the variant configuration model, such as incorrect dependencies or missing links to characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Existence: Verify that the characteristic ID mentioned in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the characteristic maintenance transaction (e.g., transaction CT04).
  Refresh Master Data Buffer: You can refresh the master data buffer by using transaction SICF to clear the buffer or by using the program RSVCM_REBUILD_BUFFER to rebuild the buffer.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic data. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the variant configuration model to ensure that all characteristics are correctly linked and that there are no missing dependencies.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all related objects were included.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04: Characteristic maintenance
  CU01: Configuration profile maintenance
  CU02: Configuration profile display
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Variant Configuration for best practices and guidelines on setting up characteristics and models.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.