How To Fix /PM0/ABH_MESSAGE036 - Charac. &1 from instance &2 has value &3 (Only " " and "X" permitted)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABH_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Charac. &1 from instance &2 has value &3 (Only " " and "X" permitted)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABH_MESSAGE036 - Charac. &1 from instance &2 has value &3 (Only " " and "X" permitted) ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABH_MESSAGE036 indicates that a characteristic in a specific instance has a value that is not permitted. Specifically, it states that only a blank (" ") or "X" is allowed for the characteristic, but the current value is something else (in this case, &3).
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the context of SAP's classification system or when dealing with characteristics in a variant configuration. The characteristic in question (&1) is expected to have a value of either a blank or "X", but it has been assigned a different value, which is causing the error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Characteristic: Check the characteristic name (&1) mentioned in the error message to understand which characteristic is causing the issue.
  
  
  Check the Instance: Look at the instance (&2) that is being referenced. This could be a material, a configuration profile, or another object in SAP.
  
  
  Review the Value: Examine the current value of the characteristic (&3). If it is not a blank or "X", you will need to change it.
  
  
  Update the Characteristic Value:
  
  If you are using a transaction to create or modify the instance, navigate to the relevant screen and change the value of the characteristic to either a blank or "X".
  If this is part of a batch job or automated process, ensure that the logic correctly assigns the allowed values.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary changes, re-run the process that triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific documentation related to the classification system and characteristics for more detailed information on how to manage characteristics.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to manage characteristics and classes.
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider debugging the process to see where the incorrect value is being assigned.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the characteristic values conform to the expected format.