How To Fix PRODALLOC_CHARC_CTLG003 - Invalid mixed catalog characteristic.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRODALLOC_CHARC_CTLG - Prod Alloc Characteristic Catalog Message Class for BOPF

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Invalid mixed catalog characteristic.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRODALLOC_CHARC_CTLG003 - Invalid mixed catalog characteristic. ?

  The SAP error message PRODALLOC_CHARC_CTLG003 indicates that there is an issue with a mixed catalog characteristic in the product allocation process. This error typically arises when the system encounters a characteristic that is not valid or is incorrectly defined in the context of the product allocation.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Definition: The characteristic may not be defined correctly in the system or may not exist in the relevant master data.
  Mixed Catalog Issues: The error often occurs when there is a mismatch between the characteristics defined in the product master and those expected in the allocation process.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing values or incorrect data types for the characteristics.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for product allocation or characteristics may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 to check the definition of the characteristic in question. Ensure that it is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Product Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to review the product master data and ensure that the characteristics are correctly assigned to the product.
  
  
  
  Validate Mixed Catalog Settings:
  
  Check the settings for mixed catalogs in the product allocation configuration. Ensure that the characteristics used in the mixed catalog are valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any missing or incorrect values in the characteristic fields. You can use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to query the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for product allocation in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO) to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to product allocation and mixed catalogs for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: CT04 (Characteristic), MM03 (Display Material), SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Product Allocation Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation related to product allocation and mixed catalogs for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PRODALLOC_CHARC_CTLG003 error in your SAP system.