How To Fix CM_SUB_VALUATION049 - Select characteristics for &1 for value assignment type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_VALUATION - Substance Characteristic Values and Additional Info.

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Select characteristics for &1 for value assignment type &2

What causes this issue?

To enable the program to run, you need to select characteristics for
forming the title (identifier NAM-ES_SYS_T) or characteristics for
creating the exposure scenario header data (ES_HEAD) value assignment
instance.

System Response

Before the program flow can be started, the characteristics must be
selected.

How to fix this error?

Select the characteristics.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_VALUATION049 - Select characteristics for &1 for value assignment type &2 ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_VALUATION049 typically occurs in the context of material valuation and is related to the assignment of characteristics for a specific value assignment type. This error indicates that the system requires you to select characteristics for a particular material or object, but the necessary characteristics have not been defined or selected.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics required for the value assignment type are not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the material or object may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to select the necessary characteristics.
  Value Assignment Type Issues: The value assignment type specified may not be compatible with the characteristics that are available or defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Characteristics:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and ensure that the necessary characteristics for the specified value assignment type are defined.
  Use transaction codes like CT04 (to create or change characteristics) and CT05 (to create or change characteristic values) to manage characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check Value Assignment Type:
  
  Verify that the value assignment type you are using is correct and that it corresponds to the characteristics you want to assign.
  You can check the configuration for value assignment types in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO).
  
  
  
  Assign Characteristics:
  
  If characteristics are defined but not assigned, you may need to assign them to the relevant material or object.
  Use transaction MM02 to change the material master and assign the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to material valuation and characteristics to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and value assignment types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristics
  CT05: Create/Change Characteristic Values
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_SUB_VALUATION049 error and successfully select the required characteristics for the specified value assignment type.