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Message type: E = Error
Message class: W/ -
Message number: 184
Message text: Create the characteristic value
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W/184
- Create the characteristic value ?Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP warning message W/184 Create the characteristic value:
SAP Message: W/184 Create the characteristic value
Cause:
This warning message appears when you are trying to assign a characteristic value in a classification or variant configuration scenario, but the characteristic value you want to use does not yet exist in the system.
In other words, the system expects the characteristic value to be predefined in the characteristic master data, but it cannot find it. This often happens during:
Create the missing characteristic value:
Re-try the assignment:
Check for typos or incorrect values:
Aspect | Details |
---|---|
Message | W/184 Create the characteristic value |
Cause | Characteristic value does not exist yet |
Solution | Create the missing characteristic value in CT04 |
Transaction | CT04 (Change Characteristic) |
Impact | Warning; may affect classification or variant configuration |
If you need help with the exact steps in CT04 or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!
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