How To Fix M5169 - Characteristic must be selected due to characteristic chain: & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Characteristic must be selected due to characteristic chain: & & & &

What causes this issue?

You want to transfer one or more characteristics to Excel. A
characteristics chain exists for this/these characteristic(s).
Characteristics chains can only be transferred in their entirety. For
this reason you need to select the listed characteristics.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5169 - Characteristic must be selected due to characteristic chain: & & & & ?

  The SAP error message M5169 indicates that a characteristic must be selected due to a characteristic chain. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration (VC) in SAP, where certain characteristics are dependent on others. The error suggests that the system requires specific characteristics to be selected based on the defined dependencies in the configuration model.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Dependencies: The error arises when there are dependencies defined between characteristics in the configuration model. If a characteristic is dependent on another, the system requires that the dependent characteristic be selected before the independent one can be processed.
  Incomplete Selection: The user may not have selected all the required characteristics that are part of the characteristic chain.
  Configuration Profile Issues: There may be issues with the configuration profile or the way characteristics are linked in the model.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Characteristic Dependencies: Check the configuration model for the characteristics involved. Identify the characteristic chain and ensure that all required characteristics are selected in the correct order.
  Select Required Characteristics: Make sure to select the characteristics that are mandatory due to the dependencies. The error message will usually indicate which characteristics need to be selected.
  Check Configuration Profile: Review the configuration profile settings to ensure that they are correctly set up and that all necessary characteristics are included.
  Use Configuration Simulation: If available, use the configuration simulation tool in SAP to test the selection of characteristics and see how they interact with each other.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on characteristic dependencies and how to manage them.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CU01 (Create Configuration Profile), CU02 (Change Configuration Profile), or CU03 (Display Configuration Profile) to manage characteristics and dependencies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to characteristic dependencies or the error message M5169.
  Training and Support: If you are unsure about how to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with someone who has expertise in variant configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message M5169 and successfully configure the product as needed.