How To Fix FSH_MAIN131 - Characteristic &1 is not supported; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not supported; see long text

What causes this issue?

The <ZK>Characteristics</> not supported when the one of the following
conditions is not fulfilled:
You are using <ZK>Characteristic</> which were not created using
<ZK>New Characteristic Value Storage</>
The characteristics is not included in the transaction <ZK>WRFCHVALTYPE
</>.

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 only those <ZK>Characteristic</> which were created using <ZK>New
Characteristic Value Storage</> or include the characteristics in the
transaction <ZK>WRFCHVALTYPE</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MAIN131 - Characteristic &1 is not supported; see long text ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MAIN131 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not supported in the context in which it is being used. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Fashion Management or similar modules where characteristics are used to define product attributes.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use may not be defined or supported in the current configuration of your SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant product or material type.
  Version Compatibility: The characteristic might be available in a different version of the software or module that you are not currently using.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the characteristic being flagged as unsupported.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system and verify that it is correctly defined and active.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the appropriate product types or classes. You may need to adjust the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific module you are working with to understand the limitations or requirements for characteristics.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being used to ensure that it conforms to the expected formats and values for the characteristics.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance. They may have access to additional tools or logs that can help diagnose the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (Create Characteristic) or CT02 (Change Characteristic) to manage characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.