How To Fix CMX_PII157 - Characteristic &1 must not be part of the process instruction content

CMX_PII157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMX_PII - PI Interpreter: Messages

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Characteristic &1 must not be part of the process instruction content

What causes this issue?

By mistake, the characteristic &V1& is assigned as content of the
process instruction.
Reason: &V2&

System Response

The processing of the process instruction is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Remove the characteristic &V1& from the process instruction.

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 CMX_PII157 - Characteristic &1 must not be part of the process instruction content ?

  The SAP error message CMX_PII157 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not allowed to be included in the process instruction content. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's process management or manufacturing modules, particularly when dealing with process instructions in production or quality management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to include in the process instruction may be defined in a way that it is not permitted for the specific process or operation you are working with.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain characteristics from being used in process instructions.
  Data Integrity: The characteristic might be linked to a specific type of data or process that does not align with the current process instruction requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Characteristic Definition: Check the definition of the characteristic in the system. Ensure that it is set up correctly and is intended to be used