How To Fix R7148 - Characteristic &1 requires &2 (is transferred to the compund)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Characteristic &1 requires &2 (is transferred to the compund)

What causes this issue?

The compounding must be transitive. Meaning, if characteristic 'A' is
compounded with 'B', and 'B' with 'C', then 'A' must also be compounded
with 'C'.

System Response

The system automatically takes on the mising characteristic '&V2&' -
that is compounded to characteristic '&V1&'.

How to fix this error?

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 R7148 - Characteristic &1 requires &2 (is transferred to the compund) ?

  The SAP error message R7148 indicates that a characteristic (denoted as &1) requires a specific value (denoted as &2) to be transferred to the compound. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics and their values in the context of material master data or classification data.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A characteristic that is defined as mandatory for a certain classification or compound is not being filled with the required value.
  The characteristic is expected to have a specific value that is not being provided during the transfer or assignment process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the classification system and check the definition of the characteristic &1. Ensure that it is correctly defined and that the required value &2 is indeed necessary for the compound.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Values:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned the required value before attempting to transfer it to the compound. This can be done in the material master or classification data.
  
  
  
  Review Transfer Process:
  
  If you are transferring data from one system to another (e.g., during a migration or data upload), ensure that the data being transferred includes all mandatory characteristics and their required values.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, characteristics may have dependencies or conditions that need to be met. Review any dependencies that might affect the characteristic &1.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the characteristic and its requirements.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the characteristic value is being lost or not assigned.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to manage characteristics and classes.
  Classification System: Familiarize yourself with the SAP classification system, which allows for the categorization of materials and products based on their characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.