How To Fix C0576 - Required message characteristic missing in proc. instruction &, phase &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 576

• Message text: Required message characteristic missing in proc. instruction &, phase &

What causes this issue?

In process instruction &V1& for phase &V2& of the process order, a
characteristic is missing which is required in the message category
requested in the process instruction. In the PI sheet, an input field
is displayed for the characteristic. However, for technical reasons,
the value in the field cannot be assigned to the process message as the
process instruction does not contain any requested characteristics. The
process message remains incomplete.

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?

INCLUDE 'NA_HA_TST' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
RESET N1
Determine the name of the missing message characteristic by calling up
the field help (<LB>F1</>) for the respective entry field of the PI
sheet.
Add the missing message characteristic in process instruction &V1& for
phase &V2& of the process order.
<DS:TRAN.COR2>Change process order</>
Create a new control recipe and maintain the corresponding PI sheet.
INCLUDE 'NA_HA_PROD' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
RESET N1
Add the missing characteristic value to the process message in the
message monitor.
<DS:TRAN.CO54>Call up message monitor</>
INCLUDE 'NA_PLNREZ_HINW' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
<DS:TRAN.C202>Change master recipe</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0576 - Required message characteristic missing in proc. instruction &, phase & ?

  The SAP error message C0576 indicates that a required message characteristic is missing in a process instruction. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning or process management within SAP, particularly when dealing with process instructions in the context of production orders or process orders.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The process instruction is expected to have certain message characteristics defined, but they are missing. This could be due to incomplete configuration or data entry.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the process instruction or the associated message types may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that lead to the absence of required characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C0576 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Process Instruction:
  
  Go to the transaction where the process instruction is defined (e.g., COR1 for process orders).
  Verify that all required message characteristics are defined and correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Message Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the message types associated with the process instruction. This can be done in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that the necessary message characteristics are included in the message type configuration.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data (e.g., material master, BOM, routing) related to the process instruction is complete and accurate.
  Check if any required fields are missing in the master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to process instructions and message characteristics to understand the requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as COR1 (Create Process Order), COR2 (Change Process Order), and COR3 (Display Process Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the C0576 error in your SAP system.