How To Fix VF_PRC_CPF005 - Value for characteristic &1 could not be retrieved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF_PRC_CPF - ERP Pricing using CPF

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Value for characteristic &1 could not be retrieved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF_PRC_CPF005 - Value for characteristic &1 could not be retrieved ?

  The SAP error message:
  VF_PRC_CPF005: Value for characteristic &1 could not be retrieved
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during billing or pricing when the system tries to determine the value of a characteristic (often used in classification or condition technique) but fails to retrieve it. The characteristic value is typically required for condition determination or pricing procedures.
  Common causes include:
  
  The characteristic is not assigned or maintained in the relevant classification.
  The characteristic value is missing or not maintained for the object (e.g., material, customer, or sales document).
  The characteristic is not properly linked or assigned in the pricing procedure or condition record.
  The system is unable to find the characteristic value due to missing or incorrect configuration in the classification or pricing setup.
  In some cases, the characteristic might be expected from a user exit or BAdI but is not provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the characteristic:
  
  The message will show the characteristic name (in place of &1).
  Check which characteristic is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Check classification assignment:
  
  Go to transaction CL20N or CL02.
  Verify that the characteristic is assigned to the relevant class.
  Check if the object (material, customer, etc.) is assigned to the class and if the characteristic value is maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain characteristic values:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic value is maintained for the object.
  If missing, maintain the value in the classification.
  
  
  
  Check pricing procedure and condition records:
  
  Verify that the characteristic is correctly used in the pricing procedure or condition technique.
  Check condition records in VK11/VK12 to ensure characteristic values are maintained.
  
  
  
  Review user exits or BAdIs:
  
  If characteristic values are supposed to be determined dynamically, check the relevant user exits (e.g., USEREXIT_PRICING_PREPARE_TKOMK or BAdIs like SD_COND_UPDATE).
  Ensure the characteristic value is correctly set in the pricing context.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, debugging the pricing routine or classification retrieval can help identify why the value is not retrieved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  CL20N / CL02: Classification maintenance
  VK11 / VK12: Condition records maintenance
  VA01 / VF01: Sales order / Billing document creation (where error might occur)
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to classification and pricing errors.
  
  
  Pricing and Classification:
  
  Characteristics are often used in condition records to determine pricing.
  Missing characteristic values can cause pricing to fail.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VF_PRC_CPF005 indicates that the system cannot find the value for a required characteristic during pricing or billing. The fix involves ensuring the characteristic is assigned, and its value is maintained for the relevant object, and that the pricing procedure is correctly configured to use it.
  
  If you provide the characteristic name or the context (e.g., billing document, pricing procedure), I can help with more specific guidance.