How To Fix ME_RELCHK055 - Characteristic &1 must be linked with CEBAN-GSWRT

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME_RELCHK - Check Customizing for Release Strategy

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Characteristic &1 must be linked with CEBAN-GSWRT

What causes this issue?

You are using the characteristic &V1& in one or more
<DS:GLOS.3526BFF3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>release strategies</> for
purchase requisitions with
<DS:GLOS.352A540D88E65CD5E10000009B38F974>item-wise release</>.
The characteristic is linked to the field GFWRT of communication
structure CEBAN. This field is suitable for
<DS:GLOS.352A521888E65CD5E10000009B38F974>overall release procedures</>
because it contains the total value of the purchase requisition.
For a release procedure with item-wise release, you need the item
values of the requisition. This value is made available in the field
GSWRT of the communication structure CEBAN.

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?

Delete the classification for the characteristic &v1& using transaction
<DS:TRAN.CL24>CL24</>.
Remove the characteristic &v1& from the relevant class.
Create a new characteristic and link it to the communication structure
CEBAN with field GSWRT.
Assign the new characteristic to the relevant class.
Re-classify the characteristic in the release strategies.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME_RELCHK055 - Characteristic &1 must be linked with CEBAN-GSWRT ?

  The SAP error message ME_RELCHK055 indicates that a characteristic in a material or a classification system is not properly linked to the required field CEBAN-GSWRT. This error typically arises in the context of classification and variant configuration in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that have characteristics defined for them.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A characteristic that is supposed to be linked to a specific field (in this case, CEBAN-GSWRT) is not properly configured in the classification system.
  The characteristic is missing a required link to the field that is necessary for the system to process the material correctly.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the material master or the classification system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME_RELCHK055 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic) in SAP.
  Look for the characteristic that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate class.
  
  
  
  Link Characteristic to CEBAN-GSWRT:
  
  If the characteristic is not linked to the CEBAN-GSWRT field, you need to establish this link.
  You can do this by editing the characteristic and ensuring that it is assigned to the correct class and that the necessary dependencies are set.
  
  
  
  Check Class Assignment:
  
  Use transaction code CL02 (Class) to check the class to which the characteristic belongs.
  Ensure that the class is correctly assigned to the material and that all required characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to review the material master data.
  Check if the material is assigned to the correct classification and if all necessary characteristics are populated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific requirements for linking characteristics, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the material or process that was causing the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic maintenance
  CL02: Class maintenance
  MM03: Material master display
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  Variant Configuration:
  
  If you are working with variant configuration, ensure that all dependencies and characteristics are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME_RELCHK055 error and ensure that your material and characteristics are properly configured in SAP.