How To Fix EHSB_RC078 - Characteristic &1 is not assigned to value assignment type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHSB_RC - Compliance Check

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not assigned to value assignment type &2

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the assignment of the characteristic to the class in the
classification system.
To do this, on the <ls>SAP Easy Access</> screen, choose <ls>
Cross-Application Components</> -> <ls>Classification System</> -> <ls>
Assignment</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHSB_RC078 - Characteristic &1 is not assigned to value assignment type &2 ?

  The SAP error message EHSB_RC078 indicates that a specific characteristic is not assigned to the value assignment type in the context of SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a record that requires a certain characteristic to be linked to a value assignment type, but the linkage is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The characteristic specified in the error message is not assigned to the value assignment type you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the EHS settings where the characteristic should have been linked to the value assignment type but was not.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered data incorrectly or selected the wrong value assignment type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the EHS module.
  Navigate to the area where characteristics and value assignment types are defined.
  Verify that the characteristic (&1) is indeed assigned to the value assignment type (&2). If it is not, you will need to assign it.
  
  
  
  Modify Value Assignment Type:
  
  If the characteristic is not relevant for the value assignment type you are using, consider using a different value assignment type that includes the required characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Check the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly configure characteristics and value assignment types in EHS.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings for EHS.
  EHS Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the EHS configuration guide, which provides detailed steps on how to set up characteristics and value assignment types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EHSB_RC078 error and ensure that the necessary characteristics are properly assigned to the relevant value assignment types.