How To Fix TE801 - Unable to determine the values for characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Unable to determine the values for characteristic &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE801 - Unable to determine the values for characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message TE801 "Unable to determine the values for characteristic &" typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when working with characteristics in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find or determine the values for a specific characteristic that is required for processing a configuration or a sales order.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristic in question may not be defined in the configuration profile or may not be assigned to the material.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the inability to derive the necessary values.
  Dependencies Not Met: There may be dependencies (such as class characteristics or constraints) that are not satisfied, preventing the system from determining the values.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material or characteristic may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic values.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment: Ensure that the characteristic is correctly assigned to the material in the classification system. You can do this by checking the material master data.
  Review Configuration Profile: Verify that the configuration profile for the material includes the necessary characteristics and that they are correctly set up.
  Examine Dependencies: Check any dependencies or constraints related to the characteristic. Ensure that all required conditions are met for the characteristic values to be determined.
  Update Master Data: If there are issues with the master data, update or correct the relevant data in the material master or classification.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the characteristic values.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration) or CU60 (Configuration Simulation) to debug the configuration process and identify where the failure occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL02 (Change Class), CL03 (Display Class), CU01 (Create Configuration Profile), and CU50 (Configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on variant configuration and characteristics to understand how they work and how to troubleshoot related issues.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in variant configuration.