How To Fix WMCV006 - Vendor characteristic values are not specified in the distribution model

WMCV006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WMCV - Messages for Value scales/Quota scales/vendor char. values

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Vendor characteristic values are not specified in the distribution model

What causes this issue?

No valid vendor characteristic values distribution was found in the
distribution model for the specified logical system (or to any logical
system if none was specified).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Modify the distribution model to include the "MaintainCharValues"
method for business object "Vendor" between the current logical system
and the target logical system(s).
Make sure that the CREMAS message type (for vendor master data) is also
distributed between the logical systems where vendor characteristic
values are to be distributed.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WMCV006 - Details

• The SAP error message WMCV006 indicates that vendor characteristic values are not specified in the distribution model. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where vendor-specific characteristics are required for planning and distribution processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects certain vendor characteristic values to be defined in the distribution model, but they are missing. This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete Master Data: The vendor master data may not have the necessary characteristics defined.
  Missing Configuration: The distribution model may not be properly configured to include the required vendor characteristics.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system or module, there may be issues with the data mapping or transfer process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WMCV006 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data in SAP and ensure that all required characteristics are defined for