How To Fix CPOC135 - Characteristic &1 does not have alphanumeric type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPOC - PP-PI-PMA: Process Operator Cockpit Messages

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not have alphanumeric type

What causes this issue?

If you have defined a constant default value as an alphanumeric value
(PPPI_DEFAULT_STRING) when defining entries, the data type of the
characteristic that you want to request must also be alphanumeric.
You have defined an alphanumeric default value in the process
instruction but the data type of characteristic &V1& that you want to
request is not alphanumeric. This may cause the program to terminate.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Replace characteristic &V1& with a characteristic that has data type
<LS>alphanumeric</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPOC135 - Characteristic &1 does not have alphanumeric type ?

  The SAP error message CPOC135 indicates that a characteristic in your SAP system does not have an alphanumeric type, which is required for certain operations, particularly in the context of classification or variant configuration.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to use a characteristic that is expected to hold alphanumeric values, but the characteristic is defined with a different data type (e.g., numeric or date). This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When creating or modifying a classification system.
  When trying to assign values to characteristics in a variant configuration.
  When using characteristics in a report or transaction that requires alphanumeric input.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CPOC135 error, you need to ensure that the characteristic in question is defined with the correct data type. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance).
  Enter the characteristic name that is causing the error.
  Check the data type of the characteristic. It should be set to "Alphanumeric" (CHAR) if you intend to use it in a context that requires alphanumeric values.
  
  
  
  Modify the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is not set to alphanumeric, you will need to change its data type. Note that changing the data type of a characteristic can have implications on existing data and configurations, so proceed with caution.
  If necessary, create a new characteristic with the correct data type and update any relevant configurations or master data to use the new characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Usage in Configuration:
  
  If the characteristic is used in variant configuration, ensure that it is correctly assigned to the relevant classes and objects.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that it is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02: Class Maintenance (to check class assignments)
  CU60: Configuration Profile (to check configuration profiles)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on characteristics and their data types.
  Review any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to characteristics and classification.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always back up your configuration before making changes.
  Test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CPOC135 error and ensure that your characteristics are correctly defined for your intended use.