How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS084 - Characteristic IS INITIAL

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Characteristic IS INITIAL

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_PROCESS084 - Characteristic IS INITIAL ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WGDS_PROCESS084 - Characteristic IS INITIAL
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of a classification or variant configuration when a required characteristic value is missing (i.e., the characteristic is initial or empty). In other words, the system expects a characteristic to have a value, but it finds that the characteristic is not maintained or is blank.
  This typically happens in scenarios such as:
  
  Variant configuration (LOVC, VC) where a characteristic is mandatory but not assigned a value.
  Classification data processing where a characteristic is defined but no value is provided.
  During batch input, data migration, or master data maintenance where characteristic values are incomplete.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Verify that all required characteristics have values assigned.
  In the classification or variant configuration, ensure that no mandatory characteristic is left empty.
  
  
  
  Maintain Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., CL02 for characteristics, CU50 for variant configuration).
  Enter the missing characteristic values.
  Save the data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check if the characteristic is set as