How To Fix 40045 - PIs generated or characteristics values assigned automatically

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 045

• Message text: PIs generated or characteristics values assigned automatically

What causes this issue?

When the control recipes were created, the following data was added
automatically:
The process instructions assigned in Customizing to the corresponding
control recipe destination were generated automatically.
Values were assigned to the characteristics set up for automatic value
assignment to which a value had not yet been assigned manually.
The generated data is added both to the process order and to the
corresponding control recipes. In the order, they will be retained even
if you discard the control recipes after saving the order.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 40045 - PIs generated or characteristics values assigned automatically ?

  The SAP error message 40045, which states "PIs generated or characteristics values assigned automatically," typically occurs in the context of Production Orders or Process Orders when there is an issue with the assignment of characteristics or the generation of Production Instructions (PIs) in the context of variant configuration or batch management.
  Cause:
  
  Automatic Assignment: The error usually indicates that the system is trying to automatically assign characteristics values or generate PIs based on the configuration settings or batch management settings, but it encounters a conflict or an issue.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material or the characteristics that are defined in the system.
  Missing Data: Required data for the automatic assignment or generation may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as missing dependencies or incorrect settings in the configuration profiles.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for the material in question. Ensure that all characteristics and dependencies are correctly defined.
  Review Batch Management Settings: If batch management is involved, check the settings related to batch characteristics and ensure that they are correctly configured.
  Manual Assignment: If automatic assignment is failing, consider manually assigning the characteristic values or PIs to see if that resolves the issue.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the material master data and the configuration profile to ensure that all necessary data is present and correct.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on configuration settings.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the automatic assignment is failing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CS03 (Display Material BOM), CU50 (Configuration Profile), or CO02 (Change Production Order) to investigate the material and order details.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on variant configuration and batch management.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.