How To Fix PRS068 - Relevant characteristics not found for & DIP profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRS - Message class for PROF_SERV packages.

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Relevant characteristics not found for & DIP profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRS068 - Relevant characteristics not found for & DIP profile ?

  The SAP error message PRS068 ("Relevant characteristics not found for & DIP profile") typically occurs in the context of Demand-Driven MRP (DDMRP) or when working with the Demand-Driven Planning (DDP) functionality in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary characteristics that are required for the specified Demand-Driven Inventory Profile (DIP).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The error usually arises when the characteristics that are defined in the DIP profile are not assigned to the relevant material or product.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DIP profile may not be correctly configured, or the characteristics may not be properly defined in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from recognizing the relevant characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DIP Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the Demand-Driven Inventory Profile in SAP.
  Ensure that the relevant characteristics are defined and correctly assigned to the DIP profile.
  
  
  
  Assign Characteristics to Material:
  
  Navigate to the material master data for the affected material.
  Check if the required characteristics are assigned to the material. If not, you will need to assign them.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is complete and accurate. This includes checking the views related to the characteristics and ensuring that they are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any inconsistencies in the master data that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring DIP profiles and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to modify material master data or SPRO to access configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training and Documentation: Familiarize yourself with SAP's DDMRP and DDP functionalities through training materials or official SAP documentation to better understand how to manage profiles and characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PRS068 error and ensure that the relevant characteristics are correctly set up for your Demand-Driven Inventory Profile.