How To Fix VK432 - Object &1 not provided with characteristic &2. (Note other fields!)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 432

• Message text: Object &1 not provided with characteristic &2. (Note other fields!)

What causes this issue?

The value entered in a field is not permitted.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

Check the entry and make the necessary corrections. Note any
relationships between the individual fields. Entries in other fields
may also be incorrect.
Example: There are two fields for maintaining the country and region.
These fields are linked. The country chosen would be permitted if it
were by itself. So would the region. But the region may not be in the
the country chosen. In this case, an error message is issued. The
country should then be corrected, not the region!

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK432 - Object &1 not provided with characteristic &2. (Note other fields!) ?

  The SAP error message VK432 indicates that a specific object (like a material or a product) is not assigned a required characteristic in the context of variant configuration. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a configuration for a product that requires certain characteristics to be defined, but those characteristics are missing for the specified object.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The object (e.g., a material) does not have the required characteristic assigned to it in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration profile for the object may not be set up correctly, leading to missing characteristics.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the object may not be complete or may have been incorrectly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration profile of the object in question and verify that all required characteristics are defined.
  Ensure that the object is correctly assigned to the appropriate class that contains the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Maintain Characteristics:
  
  If the characteristic is indeed required, you may need to assign it to the object. This can be done in the classification view of the material or product.
  Use transaction code CL02 to modify the class and add the missing characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Check the configuration profile associated with the object to ensure that it is set up correctly and includes all necessary characteristics.
  Use transaction code CU41 to view and modify the configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  If there are dependencies defined for the characteristics, ensure that they are correctly set up and that the required characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for setting up variant configuration in your organization to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL02: Change Class
  CU41: Display Configuration Profile
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Variant Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the principles of variant configuration in SAP, including classes, characteristics, and dependencies.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in variant configuration.