How To Fix C0612 - Automatic value assignment not possible with characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 612

• Message text: Automatic value assignment not possible with characteristic &

What causes this issue?

The process message used to report the selected value contains the
characteristic &V1&. According to the process instruction, the value
of this characteristic is to be assigned automatically in the PI sheet.
However, the characteristic is not set up for automatic value
assignment in Customizing.

System Response

If the characteristic &V1& is a required characteristic:
You can manually assign a value to the characteristic.
If the characteristic &V1& is not required:
You cannot assign a value to the characteristic. However, the process
message is sent nevertheless.

How to fix this error?

If the characteristic &V1& is a required characteristic:
Assign the characteristic value manually.
If the characteristic &V1& is not required, choose one of the following
possiblities to suit your requirements:
Send the process message without the characteristic &V1&.
If the characteristic &V1& is to be contained in the message,
deactivate the process instruction and create the required process
message manually.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0612 - Automatic value assignment not possible with characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message C0612, which states "Automatic value assignment not possible with characteristic &," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics in a material master or class. This error indicates that the system is unable to automatically assign a value to a characteristic due to certain constraints or settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Dependencies: The characteristic may not have the necessary dependencies defined to allow for automatic value assignment.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration profile may not be set up correctly, or the characteristic may not be included in the configuration profile.
  Characteristic Settings: The characteristic may be set to a status that does not allow for automatic assignment (e.g., it may be marked as "manual" or "not relevant").
  Incompatible Values: The values assigned to other characteristics may not be compatible with the value that is being attempted for automatic assignment.
  Missing Value Assignment: There may be no defined value assignment for the characteristic in the configuration settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the dependencies associated with the characteristic to ensure that they are correctly defined. You may need to create or modify dependencies to allow for automatic assignment.
  Review Configuration Profile: Ensure that the characteristic is included in the configuration profile and that the profile is correctly assigned to the material.
  Adjust Characteristic Settings: Check the settings of the characteristic in the classification system. Make sure it is set to allow automatic assignment.
  Validate Compatibility: Ensure that the values of other characteristics do not conflict with the value that is being assigned automatically. Adjust the values as necessary.
  Define Value Assignment: If no value assignment exists, you may need to define it in the configuration settings for the characteristic.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CU01 (Create Configuration Profile), CU02 (Change Configuration Profile), or CU03 (Display Configuration Profile) to manage configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on variant configuration and characteristics for detailed guidance on setting up dependencies and configuration profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide updates and patches.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.