How To Fix WXP060 - Attribute &3 for characteristic &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Attribute &3 for characteristic &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

In planning step &V1&, you have assigned attribute &V3& to planning
characteristic &V2&. This attribute can, however, no longer be used.
One possible reason for this is that the check table for the planning
characteristic (&V2&) was changed subsequently.

System Response

Due to this inconsistency, the system cannot activate your planning
scenario.

How to fix this error?

Goto the attribute screen for characteristic &V2& in planning step &V1&
and delete the assignment to the planning characteristic.
Alternatively, you could change the check table for planning
characteristic &V2&.
When you have done this, check the planning scenario once more.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP060 - Attribute &3 for characteristic &2 does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP060 Attribute &3 for characteristic &2 does not exist
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP when you try to assign or reference an attribute (&3) for a characteristic (&2) that does not exist in the system. In other words, the system cannot find the specified attribute linked to the given characteristic in the classification or variant configuration.
  This typically happens in the context of:
  
  Variant Configuration (LO-VC)
  Classification (CL20N, CL02, etc.)
  When working with characteristics and their attributes in the SAP Classification system
  
  
  Detailed Cause:
  
  The characteristic (&2) is defined in the system, but the attribute (&3) you are trying to assign or use is not defined or not assigned to that characteristic.
  It could be due to a typo, missing attribute definition, or incorrect configuration.
  Sometimes, this error appears when migrating or copying characteristics or when integrating with other systems or tools that expect certain attributes.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Characteristic & Attribute Definition:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  Enter the characteristic name (&2).
  Check if the attribute (&3) exists for this characteristic.
  Attributes are usually maintained in the "Attributes" tab or section of the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign the Missing Attribute:
  
  If the attribute (&3) does not exist, create it or assign it to the characteristic.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Consistency:
  
  If the attribute should not be assigned, check the process or program that is trying to assign or reference it.
  Correct the input or configuration to avoid referencing a non-existent attribute.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing or Integration:
  
  If this error occurs during data migration, interface processing, or custom development, verify the data mapping and ensure that all referenced attributes exist in the target system.
  
  
  
  Re-Generate or Re-Activate:
  
  Sometimes, re-generating or re-activating the characteristic or class can help if the system metadata is out of sync.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: WXP (Variant Configuration)
  Message Number: 060
  This is a warning message, so it may not stop processing but indicates a potential issue that should be corrected.
  Related transactions: CT04 (Characteristics), CL02 (Change Class), CU50 (Change Variant Configuration), CU51 (Display Variant Configuration)
  Check OSS Notes or SAP Support Portal for any known issues related to this message.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WXP060 Attribute &3 for characteristic &2 does not exist
  
  
  Cause
  Attribute &3 is not defined for characteristic &2
  
  
  Solution
  Define or assign the missing attribute to the characteristic in CT04
  
  
  Context
  Variant Configuration, Classification
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact characteristic and attribute names, I can help you with more specific steps.