How To Fix LB105 - Characteristic & is invalid; your entries are being reset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Characteristic & is invalid; your entries are being reset

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.Characteristic>characteristic</> &V1& is not allowed for
proportion units or product units for one of the following reasons:
it is not assigned to the batch class of the material
it is not indicated with the
<DS:GLOS.Organizational_area>organizational area</> 'S'
its format does not correspond with at least one of the following
requirements
<ZK><ZH>Characteristic value assignment</></>: single value
<ZK><ZH>Data type</></>: numeric
<ZK><ZH>Format specification</></>: no negative values allowed
<ZK><ZH>Input control</></>: no interval values allowed

System Response

The current entries are lost. The values are reset to the values that
were valid last.

How to fix this error?

Please check the characteristic and the batch class.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB105 - Characteristic & is invalid; your entries are being reset ?

  The SAP error message LB105: Characteristic & is invalid; your entries are being reset typically occurs in the context of SAP's variant configuration or when working with characteristics in a material master. This error indicates that the characteristic specified is not valid for the current context, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Characteristic Not Assigned: The characteristic may not be assigned to the configuration profile of the material.
  Incorrect Characteristic Values: The values entered for the characteristic may not be valid or may not exist in the value list for that characteristic.
  Inactive Characteristics: The characteristic might be inactive or not available for the current configuration.
  Missing Dependencies: There may be dependencies or constraints that are not satisfied, leading to the characteristic being deemed invalid.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the characteristic.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration profile of the material and ensure that the characteristic is correctly assigned.
  Verify that the characteristic is included in the relevant class.
  
  
  
  Validate Characteristic Values:
  
  Ensure that the values you are trying to enter for the characteristic are valid and exist in the value list.
  Check for any restrictions or dependencies that may affect the validity of the characteristic values.
  
  
  
  Activate Characteristics:
  
  If the characteristic is inactive, you may need to activate it in the classification system.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check for any dependencies that may be affecting the characteristic. Ensure that all required conditions are met.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to work with the characteristic. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the characteristic and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CT04 (to maintain characteristics), CL02 (to maintain classes), and CU50 (to configure variants) to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.