How To Fix WW603 - The characteristics of object & do not exist in level &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 603

• Message text: The characteristics of object & do not exist in level &

What causes this issue?

Not all the characteristics of the source are in the target.

System Response

The status for this object is set to "Checked with errors". This object
cannot be reclassified until the error has been eliminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the characteristics of the two objects and attempt to maintain
these so that at least the characteristics and the characteristic values
of the source are defined in the target. Do not forget to take the
inherited characteristics into account too.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW603 - The characteristics of object & do not exist in level & ?

  The SAP error message WW603 indicates that there is an issue with the characteristics of a specific object in the context of a classification system. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the specified characteristics for the object at the given level in the classification hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics that are expected for the object are not defined in the classification system.
  Incorrect Object Level: The object may be classified at a level that does not have the required characteristics assigned to it.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes made to the classification system that have not been properly updated in the object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the characteristics of the object.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Classification: Verify that the object is correctly classified and that the characteristics are defined for that classification level. You can do this by navigating to the classification view of the object in question.
  Define Missing Characteristics: If the characteristics are indeed missing, you will need to define them in the classification system. This can be done through transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class).
  Review Object Level: Ensure that the object is at the correct classification level where the characteristics are defined. If necessary, reclassify the object to the appropriate level.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the classification data to identify any discrepancies. This may involve using transaction codes like CL24 (Class Hierarchy) to review the structure.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the characteristics of the object. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01 (Create Class), CL02 (Change Class), CL03 (Display Class), and CL24 (Class Hierarchy).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on classification and characteristics management.
  Support Notes: Check SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates related to this error message, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WW603 error and ensure that the characteristics of the object are correctly defined and accessible.