How To Fix /EACA/PMRT123 - Characteristic &1 is superfluous in the entry variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACA/PMRT -

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is superfluous in the entry variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACA/PMRT123 - Characteristic &1 is superfluous in the entry variant ?

  The SAP error message /EACA/PMRT123 Characteristic &1 is superfluous in the entry variant typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when working with characteristics in a product model. This error indicates that a characteristic that has been included in the entry variant is not necessary or is redundant based on the current configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Redundant Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not needed for the current configuration of the product. This can happen if the characteristic is not relevant for the selected values or if it has been marked as optional but is still included in the entry variant.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings may have changed, making the characteristic no longer applicable.
  Incorrect Entry Variant: The entry variant may have been incorrectly defined, including characteristics that are not required for the specific product configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Entry Variant: Check the entry variant configuration to ensure that only the necessary characteristics are included. Remove any characteristics that are not required.
  Adjust Characteristics: If the characteristic is indeed needed, verify its settings in the configuration profile. Ensure that it is marked as required if it should be mandatory.
  Check Dependencies: Review any dependencies or constraints associated with the characteristics. Sometimes, characteristics are dependent on others, and if those dependencies are not met, it can lead to this error.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring entry variants and characteristics.
  Testing: After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the product can be configured as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration Profile) or CU01 (Create Characteristics) to manage characteristics and entry variants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your entry variant is correctly configured.