How To Fix CM_VAI022 - Choose a characteristic with a single value as standard sort field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_VAI - EHS-BAS: Table-Based Value Assignment

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Choose a characteristic with a single value as standard sort field

What causes this issue?

You have set a characteristic that can have multiple values assigned or
an object that is not a characteristic as a standard sort field. This is
not permitted.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_VAI022 - Choose a characteristic with a single value as standard sort field ?

  The SAP error message CM_VAI022, which states "Choose a characteristic with a single value as standard sort field," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics in a configuration profile. This error indicates that the system requires a characteristic that can only take a single value to be used as the standard sort field, but the characteristic you have selected does not meet this requirement.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Values Allowed: The characteristic you selected allows multiple values (e.g., it is a characteristic that can have multiple entries).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration profile may not be set up correctly, or the characteristic is not defined as a single-value characteristic in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in the selection of the characteristic, leading to the choice of a characteristic that does not conform to the requirement.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Single-Value Characteristic: Go back to the configuration profile and select a characteristic that is defined to accept only a single value. You can check the characteristics in the configuration settings to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Review Characteristic Settings: Check the definition of the characteristic in the SAP system. Ensure that it is configured as a single-value characteristic. You can do this by navigating to the characteristic settings in the SAP GUI.
  Modify Configuration Profile: If necessary, modify the configuration profile to include a different characteristic that meets the requirement for a standard sort field.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up characteristics and configuration profiles correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Characteristic Definition: In SAP, characteristics are attributes that describe the properties of a product. They can be defined to allow single or multiple values.
  Configuration Profiles: These are used in Variant Configuration to define how products can be configured based on the characteristics.
  SAP Notes and Support: If the issue persists, consider checking SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can also reach out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By ensuring that you are using a characteristic that is defined as a single-value characteristic, you should be able to resolve the CM_VAI022 error.