How To Fix CMX_XS122 - Assign a characteristic to parameter &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMX_XS - XSteps: Messages

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Assign a characteristic to parameter &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMX_XS122 - Assign a characteristic to parameter &1 ?

  The SAP error message CMX_XS122, which states "Assign a characteristic to parameter &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's configuration for characteristics and parameters, particularly in the areas of variant configuration or product modeling.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a parameter (like a configuration parameter or a variant) is defined in the system but has not been assigned a characteristic. Characteristics are essential in SAP for defining the properties of a product or item, and parameters need to be linked to these characteristics to function correctly.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a characteristic to the specified parameter. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to the configuration of your product or variant (e.g., CU01 for creating a configuration profile).
  
  
  
  Locate the Parameter:
  
  Find the parameter that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  
  
  
  Assign a Characteristic:
  
  In the configuration profile or the relevant area, look for an option to assign characteristics to parameters.
  Select the parameter and assign the appropriate characteristic that defines its properties.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary assignments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the parameter behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  CU03: Display Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on characteristics and parameters in variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMX_XS122 error and ensure that your parameters are correctly linked to their respective characteristics.