How To Fix R7045 - Characteristic &1: The &2 is new and must be filled with data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Characteristic &1: The &2 is new and must be filled with data

What causes this issue?

Until now there were only time-dependent or only time-independent
attributes for characteristic &V1&. An attribute is now added so that
&V2& is generated for the first time.
Alternatively, characteristic &V1& has no attributes, and
time-dependency is reversed automatically, because as from Release 2.0
there are only time-dependent attributes and no time-dependent
characteristic values anymore.

System Response

The new &V2& must be filled with master data from the characteristic,
otherwise the view over the time-independent and time-dependent master
data table will be empty. The length of time taken depends on the
quantity of master data records.

How to fix this error?

If activation takes a very long time, or is canceled because of
timeout, you will have to carry out the activation in the background.
To do this select 'Characteristic' --> Activate in Background'.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7045 - Characteristic &1: The &2 is new and must be filled with data ?

  The SAP error message R7045 indicates that a characteristic in a classification system is new and requires data to be filled in. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification and variant configuration functionalities, where characteristics are used to define the properties of materials or products.
  Cause:
  The error message R7045 is triggered when:
  
  A new characteristic (denoted as &1) has been added to a class or a material, but the required data for this characteristic (denoted as &2) has not been provided.
  The system expects that all mandatory fields for a new characteristic must be filled in before proceeding with operations such as saving, creating, or changing a material or class.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the new characteristic is properly filled with the required data. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Characteristic: Check the error message to identify the specific characteristic that is causing the issue (the &1 part of the message).
  
  
  Access the Classification Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., MM02 for material master, CL02 for class maintenance).
  Navigate to the classification view where the characteristic is defined.
  
  
  
  Fill in the Required Data:
  
  Locate the characteristic that is marked as new.
  Enter the necessary data for this characteristic. Ensure that you provide all mandatory fields as required by the system.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After filling in the required data, save your changes.
  
  
  Re-test the Operation: Try to perform the operation that triggered the error again to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Characteristics and Classes: In SAP, characteristics are attributes that describe the properties of a material or product, while classes are groups of characteristics.
  Mandatory Fields: When creating or modifying characteristics, ensure that you are aware of which fields are mandatory. This can usually be configured in the classification settings.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CL01: Create Class
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance, as there may be additional configuration or data integrity issues to address.