How To Fix C0321 - - Characteristic & & cannot be used in this position


C0321 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: C0 - PP-PI: Messages for PI Sheet and Syntax Checker

  • Message number: 321

  • Message text: - Characteristic & & cannot be used in this position

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  • What causes this issue?

    This process instruction is of type "dynamic function call".
    Immediately before characteristic &V1& &V2&, you assigned an
    interface parameter using characteristic PPPI_IMPORT_PARAMETER or
    PPPI_CHANGING_PARAMETER. In order for the system to be able to process
    this parameter correctly, you need to assign a variable to it that
    identifies the parameter in the process instruction. This variable
    must be positioned directly after the characteristic.
    The system could not determine a constant value for characteristic &V1&
    &V2&.

    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?

    RESET N1
    Replace characteristic &V1& &V2& by one of the characteristics below.
    The data type of the characteristic you assign must concur with that of
    the parameter.
    ,,Data type,,,,Characteristic
    ,,Date,,,,PPPI_DATE_VARIABLE
    ,,Time,,,,PPPI_TIME_VARIABLE
    ,,Floating point number,,,,PPPI_FLOAT_VARIABLE
    ,,Alphanumeric value,,,,PPPI_STRING_VARIABLE
    Assign the following values to the characteristic:
    Assign a new variable name after PPPI_IMPORT_PARAMETER for the value
    you want to import.
    After PPPI_CHANGING_PARAMETER, use the name of an existing variable
    whose value you want to transfer to the function module.
    The variable must be defined for the same control recipe destination in
    the previous process instruction.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0321 - - Characteristic & & cannot be used in this position ?
    The SAP error message C0321 - "Characteristic & & cannot be used in this position" typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the classification of materials or objects. This error indicates that a specific characteristic is not valid for the context in which it is being used.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic you are trying to use may not be assigned to the class or object type you are working with. Position Restrictions: Certain characteristics can only be used in specific positions or contexts. For example, some characteristics may be restricted to certain classes or may not be allowed in certain scenarios. Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or configuration that prevent the characteristic from being used as intended. Missing Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be activated for the specific class

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