How To Fix RSPLS_CR017 - Characteristic combination cannot be assigned to a part provider

RSPLS_CR017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS_CR - Messages on Characteristic Relationships/Data Slices

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Characteristic combination cannot be assigned to a part provider

What causes this issue?

So that the previous data record can be changed in the MultiProvider '
&V1&', it has to be assigned to one PartProvider only. All
characteristics in the MultiProvider that are not filled by the
PartProvider '&V2&' have to be initial. That is not the case here for
atleast one characteristic value.

System Response

The data record contains errors.

How to fix this error?

If you are using manual data entry, correct the entries. If the data
record was generated by a planning function, check the planning
function.

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 RSPLS_CR017 - Characteristic combination cannot be assigned to a part provider ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS_CR017, which states "Characteristic combination cannot be assigned to a part provider," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when dealing with the assignment of characteristics to a part provider in a planning scenario. This error indicates that there is an issue with the characteristic combination that you are trying to assign to a part provider.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Combination: The characteristic combination you are trying to assign may not be valid for the part provider. This could be due to missing characteristics or incorrect values.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data model or the planning object that prevent the assignment.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the part provider or the characteristics may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to perform the assignment can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Combinations: Verify that the characteristic combination you