How To Fix C1826 - Select according to type of characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 826

• Message text: Select according to type of characteristic

What causes this issue?

In the characteristics block, you have excluded both required
characteristics and optional characteristics from the scope. This means
that no characteristics will be displayed.

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?

Check your entries. Select either optional characteristics or required
characteristics.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1826 - Select according to type of characteristic ?

  The SAP error message C1826, which states "Select according to type of characteristic," typically occurs in the context of SAP's configuration for characteristics and class types, particularly when working with variant configuration or classification systems.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an inconsistency or misconfiguration in the way characteristics are defined or selected in a class or variant configuration. It can occur due to:
  
  Incorrect Characteristic Selection: The system expects a specific type of characteristic (e.g., class characteristic, object characteristic) to be selected, but the selection does not match the expected type.
  Missing Characteristics: The required characteristics for a specific configuration are not defined or are missing from the class.
  Incompatible Characteristics: The characteristics selected may not be compatible with the class type or the configuration profile being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C1826 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 to review the characteristics defined in the system.
  Ensure that the characteristics you are trying to use are correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Class Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code CL02 to check the class configuration.
  Ensure that the characteristics assigned to the class are appropriate and that they match the expected types.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration Profile:
  
  If you are using a configuration profile, ensure that it is correctly set up and that all required characteristics are included.
  Check the configuration profile settings in transaction code CU41.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  If there are dependencies defined for the characteristics, ensure that they are correctly set up and that they do not conflict with the selected characteristics.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Selections:
  
  Try selecting different characteristics or combinations to see if the error persists. This can help identify if a specific characteristic is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to variant configuration and classification to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02: Class Maintenance
  CU41: Configuration Profile Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the C1826 error and implement a solution to resolve it.