How To Fix 40541 - Characteristic & not provided (please check entry)

40541 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 541

• Message text: Characteristic & not provided (please check entry)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 40541 - Characteristic & not provided (please check entry) ?

  The SAP error message 40541, which states "Characteristic & not provided (please check entry)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's variant configuration or when working with characteristics in a material master or class. This error indicates that a required characteristic has not been assigned a value or has not been provided in the context of the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The characteristic that is required for the operation (e.g., creating a sales order, configuring a product) has not been filled in.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the material or class may not be set up correctly, leading to missing characteristics.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering a required characteristic value during the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to view or enter certain characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Characteristics: Review the characteristics that are required for the material or configuration you are working