How To Fix CPWB457 - At least one selected dependent charact. specificat. invalid on key date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPWB - General Workbench Messages

• Message number: 457

• Message text: At least one selected dependent charact. specificat. invalid on key date

What causes this issue?

You have selected dependent characteristic specifications that are
invalid on the key date.

System Response

The function is not executed.

How to fix this error?

Deselect the invalid dependent characteristic specifications or choose
another key date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPWB457 - At least one selected dependent charact. specificat. invalid on key date ?

  The SAP error message CPWB457 ("At least one selected dependent characteristic specification invalid on key date") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules, particularly when working with characteristics and dependencies in the context of configurable products.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of characteristics or dependencies for a configurable material. The specific causes can include:
  
  
  Invalid Characteristic Values: The selected values for one or more characteristics may not be valid for the key date specified. This can happen if the characteristic values are time-dependent and the values are not valid on the key date.
  
  
  Missing Dependencies: There may be dependencies defined for the characteristics that are not satisfied by the selected values.
  
  
  Incorrect Key Date: The key date used for the configuration might not align with the validity periods of the characteristics or dependencies.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the characteristics or dependencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CPWB457 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Review the selected characteristic values for the configurable material. Ensure that they are valid for the key date you are using.
  
  
  Review Dependencies: Check the dependencies defined for the characteristics. Make sure that the selected values satisfy all the dependencies.
  
  
  Adjust Key Date: If possible, try changing the key date to a date where the selected characteristic values are valid.
  
  
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the configurable material, including characteristics and dependencies, is correctly maintained and does not have any inconsistencies.
  
  
  Use Configuration Profile: If applicable, use the configuration profile to check for any issues related to the configuration of the material.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the characteristics and dependencies related to your material.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools or transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration) to analyze the configuration process and identify where the error is occurring.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU01 (Create Characteristics), CU02 (Change Characteristics), and CU03 (Display Characteristics) for managing characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the CPWB457 error message in SAP.