How To Fix CME_CHAR806 - The system cannot map an automatic value generation process

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CME_CHAR - Checks for Characteristics

• Message number: 806

• Message text: The system cannot map an automatic value generation process

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CME_CHAR806 - The system cannot map an automatic value generation process ?

  The SAP error message CME_CHAR806 indicates that the system is unable to map an automatic value generation process for a characteristic. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics in the SAP system that require automatic value assignment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The automatic value generation process may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the characteristic definition or in the configuration profile.
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic may not be correctly assigned to the relevant object or may not have a valid value assignment.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristic, such as missing values or incorrect data types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the configuration settings related to the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) and verify the settings for the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that the automatic value generation process is correctly defined and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Use transaction code CU01 (Create Configuration Profile) or CU02 (Change Configuration Profile) to check the configuration profile associated with the characteristic.
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the configuration profile and that the value assignment is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristic. This may involve reviewing the values assigned to the characteristic and ensuring they are valid and complete.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the configuration settings. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace the execution and identify where the mapping process is failing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to the CME_CHAR806 error. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to Variant Configuration and characteristic management in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CME_CHAR806 error and implement a solution to resolve it.