How To Fix CPOC139 - Characteristic &1 is not valid in manufacturing cockpits

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not valid in manufacturing cockpits

What causes this issue?

Unlike in PI sheets, the following functions are not supported in the
process manufacturing cockpit:
The definition of global variables
The use of digital signatures
The definition of predecessor relationships

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

As a result of this, you may not use the following characteristics,
which support the functions mentioned above, when defining the cockpit
in Customizing:
PPPI_GLOBAL_VARIABLE
PPPI_DECLARE_VARIABLE
PPPI_VARIABLE_TYPE
PPPI_SIGNATURE_STRATEGY
PPPI_SIGNATURE_MODE
PPPI_PREDECESSOR
However, you used characteristic &V1& in the cockpit definition. The
cockpit cannot be activated.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Delete characteristic &V1& from the cockpit definition.
Save the cockpit.
Activate the cockpit.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPOC139 - Characteristic &1 is not valid in manufacturing cockpits ?

  The SAP error message CPOC139 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted by &1) is not valid in the context of manufacturing cockpits. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Control (PP) module, particularly when working with manufacturing cockpits or dashboards that display production-related data.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message may not be defined or activated for use in the manufacturing cockpit.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the manufacturing cockpit settings, where the characteristic is not included in the relevant data model.
  Data Model Mismatch: The characteristic might not be part of the data model that the manufacturing cockpit is using, leading to this error when trying to access it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the specified characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic is defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Review Manufacturing Cockpit Configuration: Ensure that the characteristic is included in the configuration of the manufacturing cockpit. This may involve checking the data sources and settings in the cockpit.
  Update Data Model: If the characteristic is not part of the data model, you may need to update the data model to include it. This could involve working with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the necessary characteristics are available.
  User Authorizations: Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the characteristic in question.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring characteristics in manufacturing cockpits.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (for characteristics) and CPI1 (for manufacturing cockpit configuration) to assist in troubleshooting.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct tests to ensure that the characteristic is now valid and that the manufacturing cockpit functions as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP PP and manufacturing cockpit configurations.