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

VF_PRC_CPF005 - Overview

• 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).
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