Characteristic does not exist in the database; save your data

What causes this issue?

You can only start characteristic value maintenance for characteristics
that are defined in the database.

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?

Save your data first, then start characteristic value maintenance.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.