How To Fix EAML057 - Linear data cannot be maintained for characteristic value &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAML -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Linear data cannot be maintained for characteristic value &1 &2 &3

What causes this issue?

You want to specify linear data for the characteristic value &V1& &V2&
&V3&. However, this is not possible for one of the following reasons:
The characteristic or characteristic value is not defined in the
classification of the technical object.
The characteristic is not specified as a linear 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?

Check the classification data for the corresponding technical object.
Make sure that you have set up an organizational area relevant for
linear asset management and that you have assigned this organizational
area to the class and to the relevant linear characteristics.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAML057 - Linear data cannot be maintained for characteristic value &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message EAML057, which states "Linear data cannot be maintained for characteristic value &1 &2 &3," typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP ERP when dealing with characteristics and their values in the context of linear data maintenance.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic you are trying to maintain may not be configured to allow linear data. This can happen if the characteristic is not set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Data Type Issues: The characteristic value you are trying to maintain may not be compatible with linear data. For example, if the characteristic is defined as a non-linear type, you will encounter this error.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The required master data for the characteristic value may not be available or properly maintained in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain linear data for the specified characteristic.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EAML057 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the characteristic configuration in the SAP system (transaction code CT04).
  Ensure that the characteristic is set up to allow linear data maintenance. Check the settings related to the data type and ensure it is compatible with linear data.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Values:
  
  Verify that the characteristic values you are trying to maintain are valid and correctly defined in the system.
  Ensure that the values are compatible with the linear data requirements.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Check if the necessary master data for the characteristic value is available and correctly maintained. You may need to create or update the relevant master data.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain linear data for the characteristic. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more specific guidance related to the characteristics and linear data maintenance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the details of the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (Change Characteristic) and CT03 (Display Characteristic) for managing characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User 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 EAML057 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.