How To Fix FSH_MAIN074 - Invalid distr. curve ID; &1 is not of characteristic type color

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MAIN - Message Class for Article Master Data

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Invalid distr. curve ID; &1 is not of characteristic type color

What causes this issue?

The distribution curve ID that was not created using the characteristic
type Color Characteristic (using transaction WRFCHVAL).

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?

Use the characteristic type Color Characteristic (using transaction
WRFCHVAL) when you create a distribution curve ID.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MAIN074 - Invalid distr. curve ID; &1 is not of characteristic type color ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MAIN074 indicates that there is an issue with the distribution curve ID being used in a specific context, particularly in relation to the characteristic type "color." This error typically arises in the context of SAP Fashion Management or similar modules where characteristics and distribution curves are utilized for product variants.
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the distribution curve ID you are trying to use is not valid for the characteristic type "color." This could be due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Distribution Curve ID: The ID you are using may not be defined for the characteristic type "color."
  Configuration Issues: The distribution curve may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the distribution curve ID.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the distribution curve may not be set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Distribution Curve ID:
  
  Check the distribution curve ID you are using and ensure it is correctly defined for the characteristic type "color."
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for characteristics and distribution curves in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the distribution curve is correctly assigned to the characteristic type "color."
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data related to the distribution curve and characteristic type is correctly set up.
  Check if the distribution curve is active and properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up distribution curves and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Test with Different IDs:
  
  If possible, try using a different distribution curve ID that is known to be valid for the characteristic type "color" to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to characteristics and distribution curves, such as CT04 (Create Characteristic) and CT02 (Change Characteristic).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.