How To Fix 40569 - Please select characteristics with automatic value assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 569

• Message text: Please select characteristics with automatic value assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 40569 - Please select characteristics with automatic value assignment ?

  The SAP error message 40569, "Please select characteristics with automatic value assignment," typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) when you are trying to create or modify a configurable material and have not selected the necessary characteristics that are required for automatic value assignment.
  Cause:
  This error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to create or change a configuration profile without selecting the required characteristics that have been set up for automatic value assignment.
  The configuration profile expects certain characteristics to be selected automatically based on the dependencies defined in the system, but those characteristics are not selected.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Profile:
  
  Go to the configuration profile of the material in question and review the characteristics that are defined for automatic value assignment.
  Ensure that the characteristics that need to be selected are indeed marked for automatic assignment.
  
  
  
  Select Required Characteristics:
  
  When configuring the material, make sure to manually select the characteristics that are required for the configuration.
  If the system is supposed to automatically select them based on dependencies, ensure that the dependencies are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check the dependencies (e.g., constraints, selection conditions) that are set up for the characteristics. Make sure they are correctly configured to allow for automatic selection.
  You can do this in the transaction code CU01 (Create Dependency) or CU02 (Change Dependency).
  
  
  
  Test Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to configure the material again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the characteristics or dependencies, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU01: Create Dependency
  CU02: Change Dependency
  CU03: Display Dependency
  CU50: Configuration Profile
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 40569 and successfully configure your material in SAP.