How To Fix IR045 - Assign a characteristic and/or a code group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IR - PM: IMRC - Measurement Readings and Counters

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Assign a characteristic and/or a code group

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create a <GL:measuring_point>measuring point</> for
which you have entered neither a <GL:characteristic>characteristic</>
nor a <GL:code_group>code group</>.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Carry out one of the following options:
Assign a characteristic to the measuring point.
This allows a quantitative valuation to be made.
Assign a code group to the measuring point.
This allows a qualitative valuation to be made.
Assign both a characteristic and a code group to the measuring point.
This allows both a quantitative and a qualitative valuation to
be made.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR045 - Assign a characteristic and/or a code group ?

  The SAP error message IR045, which states "Assign a characteristic and/or a code group," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when working with characteristics and classes in the material master or other classification-related transactions.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  A characteristic or code group is not assigned to a class or object that requires it.
  The system expects a characteristic to be linked to a specific class or object, but it is missing.
  There may be an attempt to create or modify a classification without the necessary attributes being defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IR045 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Class Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the classification view of the material or object you are working with.
  Ensure that the class to which the object is assigned has the required characteristics defined.
  
  
  
  Assign Characteristics:
  
  Go to the transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL01 (Create Class).
  Select the relevant class and check the characteristics assigned to it.
  If necessary, add the required characteristics or code groups to the class.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Definition:
  
  Use transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) to check if the characteristic is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the characteristic is active and has the necessary values or code groups assigned.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  If the characteristic has dependencies (like value assignments or conditions), ensure that these are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to perform the operation again that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Class
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CT03: Display Characteristic
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on classification and characteristics.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify classes and characteristics in the SAP system.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be underlying configuration issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IR045 error and successfully assign the necessary characteristics or code groups in your SAP environment.