How To Fix COIS055 - Characteristics Value not valid without Characteristics Name.


COIS055 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: COIS - Messages for the Order Information System

  • Message number: 055

  • Message text: Characteristics Value not valid without Characteristics Name.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COIS055 - Characteristics Value not valid without Characteristics Name. ?
    The SAP error message COIS055 ("Characteristics Value not valid without Characteristics Name") typically occurs in the context of classification in SAP, particularly when dealing with characteristics and their values in the classification system. This error indicates that a value for a characteristic is being referenced without the corresponding characteristic name being specified.
    
    Cause: Missing Characteristic Name: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to process a characteristic value without having a valid characteristic name associated with it. Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an issue with how data is being entered or processed, such as missing fields in a classification or master data record.
    Configuration Issues: There could be a problem with the configuration of the classification system, such as missing or incorrectly defined characteristics.
    Solution: Check Characteristic Assignment: Ensure that the characteristic name is correctly assigned to the characteristic value in the classification data. You can do this by navigating

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