How To Fix EIP012 - Characteristic could not be determined because prerequisite is missing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIP - Foreign Trade: Messages for Log Printout

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Characteristic could not be determined because prerequisite is missing.

Missing prerequisite - Item level - Foreign Trade data

What causes this issue?

The system could not find characteristic &V1& because characteristic
&V2& is missing.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the characteristic &V2& in the Foreign Trade data of document
&V3& item &V4&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIP012 - Characteristic could not be determined because prerequisite is missing. ?

  The SAP error message EIP012, which states "Characteristic could not be determined because prerequisite is missing," typically occurs in the context of SAP's variant configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics in a material master. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a specific characteristic for a product because one or more prerequisite conditions are not met.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Prerequisite Characteristics: The characteristic that you are trying to determine has prerequisites that are not fulfilled. For example, if a characteristic is dependent on another characteristic being set, and that characteristic is not set, you will encounter this error.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the material or product may not be set up correctly, leading to missing links between characteristics.
  
  
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master or configuration profile may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to missing relationships between characteristics.
  
  
  User Input Errors: The user may have selected options that are not compatible with the existing configuration, leading to a situation where the system cannot determine the required characteristic.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Prerequisite Characteristics: Review the characteristics and their dependencies in the configuration profile. Ensure that all prerequisite characteristics are set correctly before trying to determine the characteristic in question.
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile: Go to the configuration profile of the material and check if all necessary characteristics and their dependencies are correctly defined. Make sure that the prerequisites are properly linked.
  
  
  Validate Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly maintained. Check for any missing or incorrect entries that could affect characteristic determination.
  
  
  User Input Validation: If the error occurs during user input, validate the selections made by the user. Ensure that the selected options are compatible and do not violate any prerequisite conditions.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace the characteristic determination process and identify where the failure occurs.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on variant configuration and characteristic determination.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU01 (Create Configuration Profile), CU02 (Change Configuration Profile), and CU03 (Display Configuration Profile) to manage characteristics and dependencies.
  Training and Support: If you are unsure about the configuration settings, consider seeking assistance from a colleague with expertise in variant configuration or SAP support.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EIP012 error and implement a solution to resolve it.