How To Fix VK746 - Technical characteristics missing for table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 746

• Message text: Technical characteristics missing for table &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK746 - Technical characteristics missing for table & ?

  The SAP error message VK746, which states "Technical characteristics missing for table &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's variant configuration (VC) when the system is unable to find the necessary technical characteristics for a specific table. This can happen during the configuration of products that utilize variant configuration.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Technical Characteristics: The error indicates that the system is unable to find the technical characteristics that are required for the configuration of the product. This could be due to:
  
  The characteristics not being defined in the system.
  The characteristics not being assigned to the relevant configuration profile.
  The characteristics being incorrectly set up or deactivated.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Table Configuration: The table referenced in the error message may not have been properly configured to include the necessary technical characteristics.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristics or the configuration profiles.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify that the required characteristics are defined and active.
  Ensure that the characteristics are correctly assigned to the relevant classes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profiles:
  
  Use transaction code CU41 (Configuration Profile) to check if the configuration profile for the product includes the necessary technical characteristics.
  Make sure that the characteristics are included in the configuration profile and that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Table Configuration:
  
  If the error references a specific table, check the configuration of that table to ensure that it is set up to include the necessary technical characteristics.
  You may need to use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to review the table structure.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for the variant configuration data to identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the error.
  You can use transaction CU50 (Configuration Simulation) to simulate the configuration and identify issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to variant configuration and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CU41: Configuration Profile
  CU50: Configuration Simulation
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Variant Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the principles of variant configuration in SAP, as understanding how characteristics, classes, and configuration profiles interact is crucial for resolving such issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VK746 error in your SAP system.