How To Fix PK455 - Maintain all required characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 455

• Message text: Maintain all required characteristics

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK455 - Maintain all required characteristics ?

  The SAP error message PK455 ("Maintain all required characteristics") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) or Variant Configuration (VC) modules. This error indicates that certain characteristics that are required for a specific configuration or production order have not been maintained or filled in.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The error usually arises when a user tries to create or process a configuration that requires specific characteristics to be defined, but those characteristics are either missing or not filled in.
  Configuration Profile: The configuration profile for the material may have mandatory characteristics that need to be specified.
  Incomplete Data: The data entered for the product or order may be incomplete, leading to the system not being able to proceed with the operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Characteristics: Review the configuration profile for the material or product in question. Identify which characteristics are marked as required and ensure they are filled in.
  Maintain Characteristics: Go to the configuration screen for the material and enter the necessary values for all required characteristics.
  Review Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is complete and that all necessary characteristics are defined correctly.
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like CU50 (for configuration) or MM02 (to change material master) to check and maintain the required characteristics.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure which characteristics are required, consult the documentation or configuration settings for the specific product or material.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU01 (Create Configuration Profile), CU02 (Change Configuration Profile), and CU03 (Display Configuration Profile).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain the characteristics and configurations.
  Training and Documentation: If this error is common in your organization, consider providing training or documentation to users on how to properly maintain characteristics in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PK455 error and successfully maintain the required characteristics for your SAP configuration.