How To Fix CNV_PE_S4_AFS003 - Invalid charac. types defined for the charac. profile &1; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE_S4_AFS - Messages for Posting Engine AFS to S/4 Content

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Invalid charac. types defined for the charac. profile &1; see long text

What causes this issue?

The characteristic types are incorrectly defined in the
<NP>WRF_CHARVAL_HEAD</> table since the same characteristic types are
defined for one more characteristics in the characteristics profile.
However, each characteristic requires a unique characteristic type.

System Response

You can define the corresponding characteristic type using the
<NP>WRFCHVALTYPE</> transaction. The system uses the characteristic type
you define in the <NP>WRFCHVALTYPE</> transaction to store the
characteristic values in the corresponding fields of the article master
(<NP>MARA</> table).
The following table illustrates the characteristics, their type, and the
corresponding <NP>MARA</> fields:
Characteristics Name: <NP>CHAR_COLOR</>
Characteristic Type: 0 Color Characteristic
Field in Article Master: <NP>MARA-COLOR</>

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

Characteristics Name: <NP>CHAR_SIZE1</>
Characteristic Type: 1 Size Characteristic (Main Size)
Field in Article Master: <NP>MARA-SIZE1</>,,
Characteristics Name: <NP>CHAR_SIZE2</>
Characteristic Type: 2 Size Characteristic (Secondary Size)
Field in Article Master: <NP>MARA-SIZE2</>

How to fix this error?

You can carry out one of the following actions:
Change the characteristic types in the target system for the
characteristics in the characteristics profile, or
Create a new characteristics profile in the target system with unique
characteristic types and map the characteristics profile to the
corresponding material grid in your project.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_PE_S4_AFS003 - Invalid charac. types defined for the charac. profile &1; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CNV_PE_S4_AFS003 indicates that there are invalid characteristic types defined for a characteristic profile in the context of the SAP AFS (Apparel and Footwear Solution) or S/4HANA migration. This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one or more of the following issues:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Types: The characteristic profile may contain characteristic types that are not valid or not supported in the target system (e.g., S/4HANA).
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the characteristic profile, such as missing or incorrectly defined characteristics.
  Data Incompatibility: The data being migrated may not conform to the expected formats or types defined in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Profile:
  
  Review the characteristic profile associated with the error. Ensure that all characteristic types defined are valid and supported in the target system.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP and verifying the definitions.
  
  
  
  Adjust Characteristic Types:
  
  If you find any invalid characteristic types, either remove them or replace them with valid types that are compatible with the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Migration Data:
  
  Check the data being migrated for any inconsistencies or invalid entries related to the characteristic profile. Ensure that the data matches the expected formats and types.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. Use transaction codes like SE91 to view the long text associated with the error message for additional context and guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the migration process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation for specific guidelines on characteristic profiles and data migration.
  If the issue continues, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in AFS or S/4HANA migrations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE91 (Message Maintenance), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Migration Tools: Familiarize yourself with the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit and its requirements for characteristic profiles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CNV_PE_S4_AFS003 error message.