How To Fix C5859 - The system could not select a process instruction characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C5 - Master Recipe

• Message number: 859

• Message text: The system could not select a process instruction characteristic

What causes this issue?

This error should not occur.
You have tried to select a process instruction characteristic.

System Response

The system could not select a value.

How to fix this error?

Please try to select a different characteristic.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C5859 - The system could not select a process instruction characteristic ?

  The SAP error message C5859, "The system could not select a process instruction characteristic," typically occurs in the context of process order management or production planning. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a suitable characteristic for a process instruction, which is essential for executing a production order or process order.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The required characteristics for the process instruction may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the process instructions or the characteristics may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as missing or incorrect data in the material master, routing, or BOM (Bill of Materials).
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria for the characteristics may not match any available characteristics in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristics Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for process instructions and ensure that all necessary characteristics are defined and correctly configured.
  Use transaction code CT04 to check the characteristics and ensure they are active.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master, routing, and BOM are correctly set up and that all required characteristics are included.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Material Master), CA03 (Routing), and CS03 (BOM) to review the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection criteria used in the process instructions to ensure they are correctly defined and match the available characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the selection is failing. This may require the assistance of a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (Process Instruction), C201 (Create Process Order), and C202 (Change Process Order).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to process orders and characteristics to understand the expected configurations and settings.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in process order management.