How To Fix G01580 - Default ind. for characteristic &1 (meth. &2, entry &3) is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 580

• Message text: Default ind. for characteristic &1 (meth. &2, entry &3) is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The default indicators must be the same for characteristics within a
compound. Two alternatives are as follows:
The default indicator is not selected for any of the characteristics.
The default indicator is selected for all characteristics which are not
subitem category-like.
However, the default indicator settings are not the same for the
characteristics &V1& for entry &V3& of method &V2& (chart &V4&).

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?

Set the default indicators for characteristics &V1& as described above.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G01580 - Default ind. for characteristic &1 (meth. &2, entry &3) is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message G01580 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the default indicator for a characteristic in the context of a method. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics in a material master or class.
  Cause:
  The error message G01580 can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The default indicator for a characteristic is not set correctly or is inconsistent with the method being used.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the configuration settings for the characteristic or method.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the characteristic or the method may not align with the expected settings in the system.
  Changes in Master Data: Changes made to the master data or characteristics that have not been properly updated or synchronized.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G01580 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic) and check the settings for the characteristic mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the default indicator is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Method Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code CU01 (Create Method) or CU02 (Change Method) to review the method associated with the characteristic.
  Ensure that the method is correctly configured and that it references the correct characteristics.
  
  
  
  Validate Entries:
  
  Check the entries for the characteristic and method in the configuration settings. Ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the configuration using transaction code CU50 (Configuration Profile) to identify any inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consider recreating the configuration for the characteristic or method to ensure that all settings are correctly applied.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to variant configuration and characteristics for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the details of the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04, CU01, CU02, and CU50 for managing characteristics and methods.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation on variant configuration and characteristics for a deeper understanding of how they interact.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the G01580 error message in SAP.