How To Fix G00838 - Fixation of char &1 will be lifted

G00838 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 838

• Message text: Fixation of char &1 will be lifted

What causes this issue?

The breakdown check for the document shows an ambiguous value for the
temporarily fixed characteristic &V1&.

System Response

The fixing of this characteristic will be revoked.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00838 - Fixation of char &1 will be lifted ?

  The SAP error message G00838, which states "Fixation of char &1 will be lifted," typically relates to issues with the fixation of characteristics in the context of SAP's variant configuration or similar scenarios. This message indicates that a characteristic that was previously fixed (i.e., its value was set and locked) is being released or un-fixed, which can lead to inconsistencies or unexpected behavior in the configuration of products.
  
  Cause:
  
  Manual Changes: A user may have manually changed the value of a characteristic that was previously fixed.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings or rules that affect how characteristics are fixed or released.
  Dependencies: The characteristic may be dependent on other characteristics, and changes in those may lead to the release of the fixation.
  User Actions: Actions taken by users in the configuration transaction that inadvertently unfix a characteristic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the product and ensure that the characteristics are set correctly