How To Fix CRM_IU_PROD206 - Multi-value IPC characteristic &1 of &2 not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_IU_PROD - Utilities Product-Related Messages

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Multi-value IPC characteristic &1 of &2 not supported

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& of the product &V2& is a multi-value characteristic.

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?

The processing of multi-value characteristics is not supported in the
IS-U configuration view.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IU_PROD206 - Multi-value IPC characteristic &1 of &2 not supported ?

  The SAP error message CRM_IU_PROD206 indicates that a multi-value characteristic in the configuration of a product is not supported in the context of the Integrated Product Configuration (IPC). This typically occurs when you are trying to configure a product that has characteristics defined as multi-valued, but the IPC does not support this feature for the specific product or configuration scenario.
  Cause:
  
  Multi-Value Characteristics: The product configuration includes characteristics that can take multiple values, but the IPC does not support this for the specific product or configuration.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the product master or the configuration profile may not be set up to handle multi-value characteristics correctly.
  Compatibility Issues: There may be compatibility issues between the product configuration and the IPC settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Product Configuration: Check the product master data and configuration profile to ensure that the characteristics are defined correctly. If multi-value characteristics are not needed, consider changing them to single-value characteristics.
  Adjust IPC Settings: If multi-value characteristics are necessary, you may need to adjust the IPC settings or the way the product is configured to support them. This may involve customizing the IPC or the product configuration logic.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to IPC and product configuration to understand the limitations and supported features.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on handling multi-value characteristics in IPC.
  Configuration Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on product configuration and IPC to understand the limitations and best practices.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.