How To Fix ME_RELCHK056 - Characteristic &1 must be linked with CEBAN-GFWRT

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME_RELCHK - Check Customizing for Release Strategy

• Message number: 056

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

What causes this issue?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME_RELCHK056 - Characteristic &1 must be linked with CEBAN-GFWRT ?

  The SAP error message ME_RELCHK056 indicates that a characteristic (denoted as &1) must be linked with the field CEBAN-GFWRT. This error typically arises in the context of material management, particularly when dealing with characteristics in classification or when creating or modifying a material master record.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a characteristic that is being used in a classification system is not properly linked to the required field in the database. In this case, the characteristic must be associated with the field CEBAN-GFWRT, which is likely related to the goods movement or valuation of materials.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic) in SAP.
  Find the characteristic that is causing the error (replace &1 with the actual characteristic name).
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly configured and linked to the necessary fields.
  
  
  
  Link Characteristic to CEBAN-GFWRT:
  
  If the characteristic is not linked to CEBAN-GFWRT, you will need to establish this link.
  This may involve modifying the classification system or the material type settings to ensure that the characteristic is associated with the correct field.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the material in question using transaction code MM03.
  Ensure that all required characteristics are properly assigned and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to characteristics and classification to understand the specific requirements for linking characteristics to fields like CEBAN-GFWRT.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic maintenance
  MM03: Display material master
  CL02: Change class type
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Classification System: Familiarize yourself with the classification system in SAP, as it plays a crucial role in how materials and characteristics are managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.