How To Fix 40555 - Please select characteristics with a long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 555

• Message text: Please select characteristics with a long text

What causes this issue?

You have tried to assign a value to a characteristic without a long
text.

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?

You can only assign values to characteristics with long text. Please
select at least one characteristic with a long text.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 40555 - Please select characteristics with a long text ?

  The SAP error message 40555, which states "Please select characteristics with a long text," typically occurs in the context of SAP's variant configuration or when working with characteristics in the context of product models. This error indicates that the system requires you to select characteristics that have a long text associated with them, which is often necessary for proper configuration or documentation purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The characteristics you are trying to use do not have a long text defined in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to require long texts for certain characteristics, and the selected characteristics do not meet this requirement.
  User Input: The user may have selected characteristics that are not appropriate for the operation being performed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) or CT03 (Display Characteristic).
  Check the characteristics you are trying to use and ensure that they have a long text defined. If not, you can create or update the long text.
  
  
  
  Define Long Text:
  
  If the long text is missing, you can add it by selecting the characteristic and entering the long text in the appropriate field.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are working with variant configuration, ensure that the characteristics you are using are correctly set up in the configuration profile.
  Check if there are any dependencies or constraints that require specific characteristics to have long texts.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the importance of selecting the correct characteristics and the implications of long texts in the configuration process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to variant configuration and characteristics to understand the requirements better.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04, CT03, CU01 (for configuration profiles), and CU02 (for dependencies).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Support: If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 40555 and ensure that the characteristics you are working with are properly configured.