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 mandatory in the class or variant configuration.
  If the characteristic is not mandatory, but the system expects a value, review the configuration or user-exits/custom code that might enforce this check.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for classification data or variant configuration.
  Use transactions like CL30N (class data) or CU51 (variant configuration) to verify completeness.
  
  
  
  Debugging / Logs:
  
  If the error occurs during a custom process or batch job, debug or check logs to identify where the characteristic is expected but missing.
  Check if any user-exits or BAdIs are enforcing characteristic value checks.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  CL02 - Change Characteristic
  CL24N - Change Class
  CU50 - Change Variant Configuration
  CU51 - Display Variant Configuration
  CL30N - Class Data Consistency Check
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to classification and variant configuration may provide additional insights.
  Check SAP Help Portal for variant configuration and classification best practices.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  When creating or changing a material master with classification data.
  During variant configuration in sales order processing.
  When migrating classification data from legacy systems.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error "WGDS_PROCESS084 Characteristic IS INITIAL" means a required characteristic value is missing. To resolve it, ensure all mandatory characteristics have values maintained in the classification or variant configuration data. Check configuration settings and data consistency to prevent this error.