How To Fix CPOC203 - The mandatory characteristic &1 of message category &2 is not assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 203

• Message text: The mandatory characteristic &1 of message category &2 is not assigned

What causes this issue?

Message category &V2& is used in the process instruction.
Characteristic &V1& has been defined as mandatory but is not contained
in the process instruction.

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?

Add the missing characteristic &V1& to the process instruction.
&HINT&
To ensure the correct characteristic value assignment in process
instructions, we recommend using the process instruction assistant.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPOC203 - The mandatory characteristic &1 of message category &2 is not assigned ?

  The SAP error message CPOC203 indicates that a mandatory characteristic for a specific message category is not assigned. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's configuration for characteristics and message categories, often related to the use of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where characteristics are used to define product attributes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The mandatory characteristic specified in the error message has not been assigned to the relevant object (e.g., a product, a class, or a variant).
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the message categories or characteristics in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: The data in the system may be inconsistent, leading to the requirement for certain characteristics not being met.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where characteristics are defined.
  Ensure that the mandatory characteristic mentioned in the error message is assigned to the relevant object (e.g., product, class, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review Message Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for message categories and verify that all mandatory characteristics are correctly defined and assigned.
  If necessary, update the configuration to include the missing characteristic.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Perform a data validation check to ensure that all required fields and characteristics are populated correctly.
  If you find any inconsistencies, correct them in the relevant master data records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristics and message categories relevant to your implementation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CT04 (to create/change characteristics) or CL02 (to change classes) to manage characteristics and their assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing assignment of the mandatory characteristic, you should be able to resolve the CPOC203 error message.