How To Fix CB006 - Characteristic & has the invalid format &. Check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CB - PP-PI-PMA: Dialog Messages for Process Management

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Characteristic & has the invalid format &. Check

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& has format &V3&.
However, a value of format &V2& has been assigned to characteristic &V1&
. For this reason, the control recipe has not been created in the ERP
system.

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?

Assign a value of format &V3& to characteristic &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CB006 - Characteristic & has the invalid format &. Check ?

  The SAP error message CB006 indicates that a characteristic in the configuration of a product has an invalid format. This error typically arises in the context of variant configuration, where characteristics are defined for configurable materials.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Format: The characteristic may have been defined with an incorrect data type or format that does not match the expected input. For example, if a characteristic is defined as a numeric type but is being assigned a string value.
  Missing or Incorrect Value Assignment: The characteristic may not have a valid value assigned to it, or the value assigned does not conform to the defined domain of the characteristic.
  Configuration Profile Issues: There may be issues with the configuration profile or dependencies that are not correctly set up, leading to invalid characteristic values.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors when assigning values to characteristics can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system and verify that the data type and format are correctly defined. Ensure that the characteristic is set up to accept the type of values you are trying to assign.
  Validate Assigned Values: Review the values assigned to the characteristic. Ensure that they are valid and conform to the defined domain. If necessary, correct any invalid values.
  Review Configuration Profile: Check the configuration profile associated with the material. Ensure that all dependencies and constraints are correctly defined and that they do not conflict with the characteristic values.
  Test with Different Values: If possible, try assigning different values to the characteristic to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue is with specific values.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on defining characteristics and their formats.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CT04 (to create/change characteristics) and CU01 (to create/change configuration profiles) to manage characteristics and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered, which may provide additional insights.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in variant configuration.