How To Fix RMXTDIA008 - Characteristic &1 in class &2 is mandatory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMXTDIA - TMS-DIA: Messages for Trial Interface

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Characteristic &1 in class &2 is mandatory

What causes this issue?

The characteristic &V1& in class &V2& is mandatory
(the <ZK>Entry Required</> indicator is set in characteristics
management).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Call up the <ZK>Classification </>view and enter a value for the
characteristic.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMXTDIA008 - Characteristic &1 in class &2 is mandatory ?

  The SAP error message RMXTDIA008 indicates that a mandatory characteristic is missing in a classification system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or change a classification for a material or object, and the system requires certain characteristics to be filled in, but they are not provided.
  Cause:
  
  Mandatory Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message (&1) is defined as mandatory in the class (&2) you are working with. This means that the system expects this characteristic to have a value.
  Missing Value: The characteristic has not been assigned a value during the classification process.
  Incorrect Class Assignment: The object may be assigned to a class that has mandatory characteristics that are not applicable or relevant to the object.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Class Definition: Go to the class definition in the SAP system and verify which characteristics are marked as mandatory. You can do this by navigating to the class in transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class).
  Assign Values: Ensure that you assign a value to the mandatory characteristic when classifying the object. You can do this in the classification view of the material or object.
  Review Object Classification: If you are trying to classify a material or object, ensure that you are using the correct class that matches the characteristics required.
  Adjust Class Settings: If necessary, you can change the class settings to make the characteristic non-mandatory, but this should be done with caution and typically requires authorization and a good understanding of the implications.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  CL24: Class Overview
  
  
  Characteristics: Characteristics are attributes that describe the properties of a class. They can be mandatory, optional, or not relevant.
  Classification: The classification system in SAP allows you to categorize materials and objects based on their attributes, which can be useful for reporting and analysis.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to make changes to class definitions or characteristics.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant who specializes in classification and material management.