How To Fix REBDCA098 - The selection contains obsolete fixt./fittings characteristic(s)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REBDCA - Messages for Master Data - General

• Message number: 098

• Message text: The selection contains obsolete fixt./fittings characteristic(s)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REBDCA098 - The selection contains obsolete fixt./fittings characteristic(s) ?

  The SAP error message REBDCA098, which states "The selection contains obsolete fixt./fittings characteristic(s)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's production planning or project management modules, particularly when dealing with characteristics of fixtures and fittings in a bill of materials (BOM) or similar structures.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system has detected that some of the characteristics associated with fixtures or fittings in your selection are marked as obsolete. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Data Maintenance: The characteristics may have been marked as obsolete in the system due to changes in business processes or product design.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the fixtures or fittings may not have been updated to reflect the current state of the product or project.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings or updates to the system may have led to certain characteristics being deprecated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Obsolete Characteristics:
  
  Review the characteristics associated with the fixtures or fittings in your selection.
  Check the status of these characteristics in the relevant master data records to confirm which ones are marked as obsolete.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the characteristics are indeed obsolete, you may need to update your BOM or project data to remove references to these characteristics.
  Alternatively, if the characteristics should still be in use, you may need to reactivate them in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or change logs related to the characteristics to understand why they were marked as obsolete.
  This may involve consulting with your SAP administrator or the team responsible for maintaining master data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary updates, test the selection again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Training and Communication:
  
  Ensure that relevant team members are aware of the changes to characteristics and the reasons behind them to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM) to manage your BOMs effectively.
  Master Data Management: Ensure that your organization has a robust process for managing master data to minimize the occurrence of obsolete characteristics in the future.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.