How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT058 - Enter a characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT -

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Enter a characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT058 - Enter a characteristic ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT058 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user is trying to create or modify a characteristic assignment for a product, but has not entered a required characteristic.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the system expects a characteristic to be entered, but it has not been provided. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The user did not specify a characteristic when trying to create or modify a material or product.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the product or planning object may require certain characteristics that have not been defined.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the characteristic due to oversight or misunderstanding of the input requirements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter a Characteristic: When prompted by the error message, ensure that you enter a valid characteristic in the relevant field. This characteristic should be defined in the system and relevant to the product or planning object you are working with.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the product or planning object to ensure that all required characteristics are defined and correctly assigned.
  
  
  Review Documentation: Consult the SAP documentation or help resources related to characteristics in APO to understand the requirements for the specific transaction you are performing.
  
  
  User Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing additional training or resources to help them understand how to properly enter characteristics.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you believe it is related to a system bug, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Characteristics in SAP APO: Characteristics are attributes that define the properties of products in SAP APO. They are essential for planning and forecasting processes.
  Master Data Management: Ensure that your master data is correctly maintained, as this can impact the availability of characteristics.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO that deal with characteristics and product master data, such as /SAPAPO/OM17 for product master data maintenance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your work in SAP APO.