How To Fix 40551 - No characteristics with automatic value assignment found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 551

• Message text: No characteristics with automatic value assignment found

What causes this issue?

You have selected the function "automatic value assignment".

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?

The system could not find any characteristics with the indicator
"automatic value assignment".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 40551 - No characteristics with automatic value assignment found ?

  The SAP error message 40551, "No characteristics with automatic value assignment found," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics and values in the context of material master data or classification.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The system is trying to assign values to characteristics that have not been defined or are not available for the specific class or object.
  Incorrect Configuration: The classification system may not be properly configured to allow for automatic value assignment for the characteristics in question.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data setup, such as missing links between classes and characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristics:
  
  Go to the classification view in SAP and verify that the characteristics you are trying to use are defined for the class you are working with.
  Ensure that the characteristics are set up to allow for automatic value assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Class Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the class configuration in transaction CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) and check if the characteristics are correctly assigned to the class.
  Ensure that the characteristics have the correct data type and value assignment settings.
  
  
  
  Automatic Value Assignment Settings:
  
  Check the settings for automatic value assignment in the characteristics. You can do this by going to transaction CT04 (Change Characteristic) and reviewing the settings for the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that the "Automatic Value Assignment" checkbox is selected if you want the system to automatically assign values.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the classification data to ensure that there are no missing links or inconsistencies. This can often be done through transaction CL20 (Mass Change of Classifications) or similar tools.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to the characteristics and classes you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01 (Create Class), CL02 (Change Class), CL03 (Display Class), CT04 (Change Characteristic), and CL20 (Mass Change of Classifications).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to classification and characteristics that might provide additional insights or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and classes in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.