How To Fix WY080 - Characteristic & does not exist in classification system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Characteristic & does not exist in classification system

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a characteristic which has not been created in the
classification system.

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?

Choose another characteristic or first maintain the characteristic
in the classification system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY080 - Characteristic & does not exist in classification system ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WY080: Characteristic & does not exist in classification system:
  
  Error Message
  WY080: Characteristic & does not exist in classification system
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to assign or use a characteristic in a classification system, but the characteristic does not exist or is not defined in the specified classification system.
  In SAP Classification (Class and Characteristics), each characteristic must be created and assigned to a classification system (class type and class). If you attempt to use a characteristic that is not part of the classification system, SAP throws this error.
  Common scenarios causing this error:
  
  The characteristic was never created in the classification system.
  The characteristic exists but is not assigned to the class you are working with.
  Typographical error in the characteristic name or incorrect characteristic ID.
  The classification system or class is incorrect or inconsistent.
  Data migration or integration issues where characteristic references are invalid.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Existence:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Change Characteristics).
  Enter the characteristic name mentioned in the error.
  Verify that the characteristic exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Check Class and Classification System:
  
  Go to transaction CL02 (Change Class).
  Enter the class and class type you are working with.
  Check if the characteristic is assigned to this class.
  If not assigned, add the characteristic to the class.
  
  
  
  Assign Characteristic to Class:
  
  In CL02, under the "Characteristics" tab, add the missing characteristic.
  Save the class.
  
  
  
  Verify Classification System:
  
  Ensure that the classification system (class type and class) you are using is correct and consistent with the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Verify the characteristic name or ID used in your process or program is correct.
  
  
  
  If in a Program or Integration Scenario:
  
  Check the data source or interface sending the characteristic.
  Correct the characteristic reference or update the classification system accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  CT04 – Create/Change Characteristic
  CL01 – Create Class
  CL02 – Change Class
  CL03 – Display Class
  CL20N – Classification (Assign characteristics to objects)
  
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  Classification and Characteristics are part of SAP Logistics (LO) module.
  Characteristics are used to describe objects in classification systems, e.g., materials, equipment, documents.
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Always ensure characteristics are created before assigning them to classes.
  Characteristics must be consistent with the classification system used in your business process.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., transaction, process, or program) where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.