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

C5859 - Overview

• 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