How To Fix G00868 - The sequence number will be deleted for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 868

• Message text: The sequence number will be deleted for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

You want to deselect the subassignment indicator for characteristic
&V2&. This also deselects the subassignment indicator for
characteristic &V1&. Assigning a sequence number only makes sense if a
characteristic is used as a subassignment or attribute. The deselection
will also delete the sequence number.

System Response

Sequence number for characteristic &V1& will be deleted.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00868 - The sequence number will be deleted for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message G00868, which states "The sequence number will be deleted for characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics in a material master or class. This message indicates that there is an issue with the sequence number associated with a characteristic, which is used to determine the order in which characteristics are processed or displayed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sequence Number: The sequence number for the specified characteristic is missing or not properly defined.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration data or the way characteristics are set up in the system.
  Deletion of Characteristics: If a characteristic is deleted or modified, it may lead to the removal of its sequence number.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the configuration profile may not align with the characteristics defined for the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system and ensure that