How To Fix G00851 - Assign a sequence number for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Assign a sequence number for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& is used as an attribute. To establish a sequence
for the display of custom characteristics, you must assign a sequence
number.

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?

Assign a sequence number.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00851 - Assign a sequence number for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message G00851, which states "Assign a sequence number for characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of configuring characteristics in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with variant configuration or classification.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  A characteristic has been defined but does not have a sequence number assigned to it. Sequence numbers are essential for determining the order in which characteristics are processed or displayed.
  The characteristic is part of a class or a variant configuration model that requires a sequence number for proper functioning.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G00851 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (for characteristics) or CL02 (for classes) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Locate the Characteristic:
  
  Enter the name of the characteristic that is causing the error (as indicated by &1 in the error message) and display it.
  
  
  
  Assign a Sequence Number:
  
  In the characteristic details, look for the field labeled "Sequence Number" or similar.
  Assign a sequence number to the characteristic. This number should be unique within the context of the class or model it belongs to.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After assigning the sequence number, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Related Configurations:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a class, ensure that all characteristics within that class have sequence numbers assigned.
  If it is part of a variant configuration model, ensure that the model is correctly set up with all required characteristics and their sequence numbers.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on characteristics and classes in variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always ensure that all characteristics used in a class or configuration model have sequence numbers assigned to avoid similar errors in the future.
  Regularly review and maintain your classification and variant configuration settings to ensure they are up to date.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G00851 error and ensure that your characteristics are properly configured within the SAP system.