How To Fix VCH_HL_TRACE416 - Sort key must be greater than zero. Request (cstic &1, value &2) skipped.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_TRACE - Messages for Trace

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Sort key must be greater than zero. Request (cstic &1, value &2) skipped.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_TRACE416 - Sort key must be greater than zero. Request (cstic &1, value &2) skipped. ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_TRACE416 indicates that there is an issue with the sort key for a characteristic (cstic) in a variant configuration scenario. Specifically, the error states that the sort key must be greater than zero, and as a result, the request for the specified characteristic and value has been skipped.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Sort Key: The sort key for the characteristic in question is either not set or is set to zero or a negative value. In variant configuration, sort keys are used to determine the order in which characteristics and their values are processed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the material or the characteristics themselves, such as missing or incorrect settings in the configuration profile.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be data integrity issues in the master data, such as missing entries in the characteristic value assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sort Key Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration of the characteristic in the SAP system (transaction code CT04 for characteristics).
  Ensure that the sort key is set to a positive integer for the characteristic that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Check the configuration profile associated with the material (transaction code CU41 for configuration profiles).
  Ensure that all characteristics and their values are correctly defined and that the sort keys are properly assigned.
  
  
  
  Validate Characteristic Values:
  
  Ensure that all characteristic values associated with the characteristic have valid sort keys.
  You can check this in transaction code CT04 by reviewing the values assigned to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the variant configuration data to identify any inconsistencies or missing data that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Characteristics:
  
  If the issue persists, consider recreating the characteristic or adjusting its settings to ensure that it meets the requirements for variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristics
  CU41: Configuration Profile
  CU50: Configuration Simulation
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Variant Configuration for detailed information on characteristics, sort keys, and configuration profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the sort key for the characteristic is correctly configured.