How To Fix SLS_LORD077 - Characteristic &1: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_LORD - Lean Order Prozess

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Characteristic &1: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLS_LORD077 - Characteristic &1: &2 ?

  The SAP error message SLS_LORD077 typically relates to issues with characteristics in the context of SAP Logistics or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules. The message format indicates that there is a problem with a specific characteristic (denoted by &1) and its associated value (denoted by &2).
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristic specified in the error message may not be defined in the system.
  Invalid Values: The value associated with the characteristic may not be valid or may not exist in the master data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the characteristics in the relevant customizing settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to reject the characteristic or its value.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SLS_LORD077 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify that the characteristic (&1) is defined correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Validate Characteristic Values:
  
  Ensure that the value (&2) associated with the characteristic is valid. You can check this in the same transaction or in the relevant master data records.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the characteristics in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO). Ensure that the characteristics are properly assigned to the relevant classes or materials.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any inconsistencies in the master data that may be causing the error. This can often be done through specific reports or tools available in SAP.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like CT04 for characteristic maintenance, CL02 for class maintenance, and MM02 for material master changes.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the SLS_LORD077 error message in your SAP system.