How To Fix WXP404 - &1 &2 cannot be checked; characteristic &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 404

• Message text: &1 &2 cannot be checked; characteristic &3 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have defined plan characteristic &V1& in the planning step used.
However, plan characteristic &V1& also has characteristic &V3& in the
master data table key. Characteristic &V3& does not, however, exist in
the planning hierarchy or it contains a planning level below
characteristic &V1&.
Characteristic value &V2& for plan characteristic &V1& cannot be used
if it does not compare with the data in the master data table.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Include characteristic &V2& in the planning hierarchy above
characteristic &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP404 - &1 &2 cannot be checked; characteristic &3 does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP404 &1 &2 cannot be checked; characteristic &3 does not exist
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs during the classification or variant configuration process in SAP when the system tries to check or validate a characteristic (classification attribute) that does not exist in the system. Specifically:
  
  &1 and &2 are placeholders for object names (e.g., material number, class, or object type).
  &3 is the name of the characteristic that the system attempted to check but could not find in the classification system.
  
  This typically happens if:
  
  The characteristic was deleted or not created in the classification system (transaction CL02).
  There is a mismatch or inconsistency between the classification data and the master data.
  The characteristic name is misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the configuration or classification.
  The characteristic is missing in the class assigned to the object.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During classification of materials, equipment, or other objects.
  When variant configuration tries to validate characteristics.
  When using classification in sales documents or BOMs.
  During master data maintenance or data transfer.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the characteristic existence:
  
  Go to transaction CL02 (Change Characteristic).
  Enter the characteristic name &3 from the error message.
  Verify if the characteristic exists.
  If it does not exist, create it or correct the reference.
  
  
  
  Check the class assignment:
  
  Go to transaction CL20N (Change Object to Class Assignment).
  Enter the object (&1, &2) and check if the class contains the characteristic &3.
  If the characteristic is missing, add it to the class.
  
  
  
  Check spelling and references:
  
  Verify that the characteristic name is correctly spelled in the configuration or classification.
  Check any custom code or user exits that might be referencing the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Reclassify the object:
  
  Sometimes reclassifying the object can resolve inconsistencies.
  Use transaction CL30N or CL20N to reassign or update classification.
  
  
  
  Check variant configuration:
  
  If this error occurs in variant configuration, check the characteristic assignment in the configuration profile.
  Make sure the characteristic exists and is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Transport and system consistency:
  
  If the characteristic was recently transported, ensure the transport was successful.
  Check for inconsistencies between development and production systems.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: WXP
  This message is a warning or error depending on the context.
  It is related to SAP Classification (CL) and Variant Configuration (LO-VC).
  The error can cause issues in sales order processing, material master classification, or equipment master data.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Characteristic &3 does not exist in the classification system but is referenced for object &1 &2.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and create the characteristic if missing; check class assignment; correct references; reclassify object.
  
  
  Transactions
  CL02 (Change Characteristic), CL20N (Assign Object to Class), CL30N (Classify Object)
  
  
  Related Areas
  Classification, Variant Configuration, Master Data Maintenance
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact values for &1, &2, and &3, I can help you with more specific steps.