How To Fix VPK1313 - Characteristic &1 is not marked as relevant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPK1 - SPC Processor Messages

• Message number: 313

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not marked as relevant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPK1313 - Characteristic &1 is not marked as relevant ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VPK1313:
  
  SAP Error Message: VPK1313
  Text: Characteristic &1 is not marked as relevant
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during classification or variant configuration processes when a characteristic that is expected to be relevant for configuration or classification is not marked as relevant in the system. In SAP, characteristics must be explicitly flagged as "relevant" for classification or variant configuration to be considered during processing.
  Specifically, the system tries to access or use a characteristic (denoted by &1, which will be replaced by the actual characteristic name in the message) that is not set as relevant in the classification or variant configuration setup. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  The characteristic is used in a class but is not marked as relevant for classification.
  The characteristic is used in a variant configuration model but is not flagged as relevant for configuration.
  The characteristic is referenced in a configuration profile or object but lacks the relevant flag.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to mark the characteristic as relevant in the classification or variant configuration setup:
  
  
  For Classification:
  
  Go to transaction CL02 (Change Characteristic).
  Enter the characteristic name (the one indicated in the error message).
  Navigate to the Classification tab.
  Ensure the checkbox "Relevant for Classification" (or similar wording) is selected.
  Save the characteristic.
  
  
  
  For Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  Enter the characteristic name.
  Check the flag "Relevant for Variant Configuration".
  Save the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Class Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction CL02 or CL03 to check the class.
  Ensure the characteristic is assigned to the class and marked as relevant.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Configuration or Classification:
  
  After marking the characteristic as relevant, retry the process that caused the error.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL02 – Change Characteristic
  CT04 – Change Characteristic (Variant Configuration)
  CL03 – Display Characteristic
  CL20N – Class Maintenance
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Characteristics must be relevant for the specific application (classification or variant configuration) to be considered during processing.
  If the characteristic is not intended to be relevant, check the configuration or classification setup to ensure it is not mistakenly referenced.
  Sometimes, this error can occur if a characteristic was recently created or changed but not properly flagged.
  
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  Refer to SAP Help Portal documentation on Classification and Variant Configuration for detailed guidance on characteristic relevance.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., transaction or process where the error occurs), I can help tailor the solution further.