How To Fix WRF_MATERIAL063 - Characteristic profile & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_MATERIAL - Additional Messages for Material Master (Retail)

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Characteristic profile & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL063 - Characteristic profile & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL063 indicates that a characteristic profile for a material does not exist in the system. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics and classes in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Characteristic Profile: The characteristic profile that is being referenced for the material does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The profile not being created.
  The profile being deleted or not assigned correctly.
  The material not being assigned to the correct class or characteristic.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Material Configuration: The material may not be properly configured to use the characteristic profile, or the profile may not be linked to the material type.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing links between the material and its characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic) and check if the characteristic profile exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that it is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Assign Characteristic Profile:
  
  Use transaction code CL02 (Change Class) to check if the material is assigned to the correct class that contains the characteristic profile.
  Ensure that the characteristic profile is assigned to the class.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) to check the material master data.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct classification and that the characteristic profile is linked.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Characteristic Profile:
  
  If the characteristic profile is missing, you may need to create it using transaction code CT04.
  Ensure that all necessary characteristics are included in the profile.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the characteristic profiles and material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your organization's configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Variant Configuration: If you are working with variant configuration, ensure that all dependencies and characteristics are correctly set up.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.