How To Fix G00858 - Set the subassignment indicator for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 858

• Message text: Set the subassignment indicator for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

You can only set the indicators <LS>fixed value in breakdown category
</> and <LS>default value</>, if the characteristic is also selected as
a subassignment.
Characteristic <ZH>&V1&</> is not yet selected as a subassignment.

System Response

Processing terminated.

How to fix this error?

If you want to select the indicators <LS>fixed value in breakdown
category</> or <LS>default value</> for characteristic <ZH>&V1&</>, you
must first select it as a subassignment.

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 G00858 - Set the subassignment indicator for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message G00858, which states "Set the subassignment indicator for characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the classification of materials or other objects.
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when a characteristic that is supposed to have a subassignment indicator is not set correctly. The subassignment indicator is used to determine how characteristics are assigned to objects in the classification system. If the characteristic is defined in a way that requires a subassignment but it has not been set, SAP will generate this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the subassignment indicator is set for the characteristic in question. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Characteristics Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Find the Characteristic:
  
  Enter the name of the characteristic that is causing the error (replace &1 with the actual characteristic name) and press Enter.
  
  
  
  Check the Subassignment Indicator:
  
  In the characteristic details, look for the field labeled "Subassignment" or "Subassignment Indicator."
  Ensure that this indicator is set appropriately based on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Re-test the Process:
  
  Go back to the transaction or process that triggered the error and re-test to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Classification System: Understanding how characteristics and classes work in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future. Familiarize yourself with the classification system and how to manage characteristics.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on characteristics and their configuration.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics in the system.
  Consult with Functional Team: If you are unsure about the implications of changing the subassignment indicator, consult with your functional team or a SAP consultant.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G00858 error and ensure that your characteristics are configured correctly in the SAP system.