How To Fix /CUM/ORDER081 - Enter a valid characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CUM/ORDER -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Enter a valid characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CUM/ORDER081 - Enter a valid characteristic ?

  The SAP error message /CUM/ORDER081 Enter a valid characteristic typically occurs in the context of configuring characteristics for configurable products in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects a valid characteristic to be entered, but the input provided does not meet the required criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to enter does not exist in the system or is not defined for the specific configuration profile.
  Incorrect Configuration Profile: The configuration profile you are using may not be set up correctly or may not include the characteristic you are trying to use.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the characteristics.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the characteristic from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 to check if the characteristic exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the characteristic is active and assigned to the relevant class.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration Profile:
  
  Use transaction code CU41 to check the configuration profile associated with the product.
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the configuration profile.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the characteristics. This can be done through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to ensure there are no discrepancies. This can be done using transaction CUNI for checking the consistency of characteristics.
  
  
  
  Input Validation:
  
  Ensure that the input format for the characteristic is correct. Sometimes, the system may expect a specific format or value range.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to configurable products and characteristics for any additional guidelines or requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CU41: Display Configuration Profile
  CUNI: Check Characteristic Consistency
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or discussion boards where other users may have encountered similar issues and shared their solutions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.