How To Fix PRODALLOC_CHARC_CTLG011 - Mixed characteristic &1 has empty references and cannot be saved.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Mixed characteristic &1 has empty references and cannot be saved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRODALLOC_CHARC_CTLG011 - Mixed characteristic &1 has empty references and cannot be saved. ?

  The SAP error message PRODALLOC_CHARC_CTLG011 indicates that there is a mixed characteristic in your product master data that has empty references, which prevents it from being saved. This typically occurs in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or when dealing with characteristics in the SAP Variant Configuration (VC) environment.
  Cause:
  
  Empty References: The mixed characteristic referenced in the error message has no valid or defined references. This could happen if the characteristic is supposed to link to other characteristics or values that are not properly defined or are missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the characteristic may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the data.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the integrity of the data in the characteristic, such as missing values or incorrect settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check the configuration of the mixed characteristic that is causing the error.
  Ensure that all necessary references are defined and that they are not empty.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  If the mixed characteristic is dependent on other characteristics, ensure that those dependencies are correctly set up and that all referenced characteristics have valid values.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data associated with the characteristic. Make sure that all required fields are filled and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Characteristic:
  
  If the issue persists, consider deleting the problematic characteristic and recreating it from scratch, ensuring that all references and settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to mixed characteristics and product master data to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes or Patches:
  
  Sometimes, specific issues may be addressed in SAP Notes or patches. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that might address this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Mixed Characteristics: These are characteristics that can take on multiple values or types, often used in variant configuration scenarios.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance), CU01 (Create Characteristics), and CU02 (Change Characteristics).
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error message and context for further troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message PRODALLOC_CHARC_CTLG011.