How To Fix WMOD006 - Characteristic &1 does not have category 'CHAR' (character string)

WMOD006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WMOD - Fashion Management, Generic Material

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not have category 'CHAR' (character string)

What causes this issue?

You selected a characteristic whose values are numeric (figures with
which calculations are to be made). This type of characteristic is not
supported in this context.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Select a characteristic whose values are of the type "CHAR" (character
string). You can enter numbers as values for this type of
characteristic (e.g. sizes such as 6, 8, 10), if you do not want to
carry out any calculations with these figures.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WMOD006 - Characteristic &1 does not have category 'CHAR' (character string) ?

  The SAP error message WMOD006 indicates that a characteristic in the system is expected to be of the type 'CHAR' (character string), but it is not. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Warehouse Management (WM) or other modules that utilize characteristics for various functionalities, such as classification or variant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Characteristic Definition: The characteristic in question may not be defined as a character string in the system. It could be defined as a different type, such as a numeric or date type.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being processed may not match the expected data type for the characteristic. For example, if a numeric value is being passed where a character string is expected, this error can occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the characteristics in the classification system or the specific application area where the error is occurring.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction