How To Fix FSH_MAIN084 - Invalid distr. curve ID; &1 is not of characteristic type Size1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Invalid distr. curve ID; &1 is not of characteristic type Size1

What causes this issue?

The distribution curve ID that was not created using the characteristic
type "Size Characteristic (Main Size)" (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 "Size Characteristic (Main Size)" (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_MAIN084 - Invalid distr. curve ID; &1 is not of characteristic type Size1 ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MAIN084 indicates that there is an issue with the distribution curve ID being used in a specific context, particularly in relation to the characteristic type Size1. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Fashion Management or similar modules where distribution curves are used to manage product sizes and other characteristics.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The distribution curve ID specified does not correspond to the expected characteristic type (in this case, Size1).
  The distribution curve may not be defined correctly in the system or may not exist.
  There may be a mismatch between the data being processed and the expected data structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Distribution Curve ID:
  
  Verify that the distribution curve ID you are using is valid and correctly defined in the system.
  Ensure that it is associated with the correct characteristic type (Size1).
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for characteristics in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the characteristic type Size1 is properly defined and that the distribution curve is linked to it.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Check the data being processed to ensure that it aligns with the expected structure. Look for any inconsistencies in the data that might lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on how distribution curves are set up and used in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from 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:
  
  SAP Fashion Management: This module is designed for managing fashion products, including size and distribution management.
  Characteristic Types: In SAP, characteristic types are used to define the attributes of products. Size1 is typically used for size-related attributes.
  Distribution Curves: These are used to define how different sizes or characteristics are distributed across a product range.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message FSH_MAIN084.