How To Fix G00538 - Product group usage: Custom characteristic as subassignment missing

G00538 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 538

• Message text: Product group usage: Custom characteristic as subassignment missing

What causes this issue?

In order to read inventory data from the totals database, the global
system settings must contain the product group usage 'Custom
characteristic as subassignment'.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Edit the global system settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00538 - Product group usage: Custom characteristic as subassignment missing ?

  The SAP error message G00538, which states "Product group usage: Custom characteristic as subassignment missing," typically occurs in the context of product group assignments in SAP, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the classification system.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a mismatch or missing assignment of a custom characteristic to a product group. Specifically, it indicates that a required custom characteristic that should be linked to a product group is not properly assigned or defined in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Custom Characteristic: The custom characteristic that is expected to be linked to the product group is not created or is not active.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the product group or the characteristics may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the product group is expecting certain characteristics that are not present.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G00538 error, you can follow