How To Fix EHPRC_RCS_TOOL258 - Characteristic &1 is not assigned to a val.assmt.type (parameter &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_RCS_TOOL -

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not assigned to a val.assmt.type (parameter &2)

What causes this issue?

Parameter &V2& specifies the mapped characteristic &V1&. This
characteristic (&V1&) is not assigned to a value assignment type.

System Response

The mapping is not transferred to database table <LS>EHPRCC_EC2MAP
</>.

How to fix this error?

If you want to transfer the mapping of characteristic &V3& to
characteristic &V1& to the new data model, assign characteristic &V1& to
a value assignment type and run the report again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_RCS_TOOL258 - Characteristic &1 is not assigned to a val.assmt.type (parameter &2) ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_RCS_TOOL258 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not assigned to a value assignment type (denoted as parameter &2) in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly in the Risk Assessment or Compliance Management areas.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Assignment: The characteristic you are trying to use has not been assigned to the specified value assignment type in the system configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the value assignment types or characteristics in the EHS module.
  Data Entry Errors: The characteristic might have been incorrectly entered or referenced in the transaction or process you are executing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the value assignment types in the EHS module.
  Verify if the characteristic (identified by &1) is indeed assigned to the value assignment type (identified by &2).
  If it is not assigned, you will need to add the characteristic to the appropriate value assignment type.
  
  
  
  Modify Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, navigate to the configuration transaction (usually SPRO) and check the settings under:
  
  EHS Management -> Risk Assessment -> Define Value Assignment Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the list of characteristics for the specified value assignment type.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly configure characteristics and value assignment types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration) and others specific to EHS.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to make changes in the EHS configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the EHPRC_RCS_TOOL258 error message.