How To Fix WMOD016 - No value scale exists for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WMOD - Fashion Management, Generic Material

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No value scale exists for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

You want to allocate the total quantity of a generic material among the
individual variants. A <DS:GLOS.352A8D36D3895CD5E10000009B38F974>value
scale</> has not, however, been created for every variant-creating
characteristic.

System Response

The total quantity cannot be allocated.

How to fix this error?

Create a value scale and a
<DS:GLOS.352A8D3BD3895CD5E10000009B38F974>quota scale</> for the
characteristics concerned.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WMOD016 - No value scale exists for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message WMOD016 indicates that there is no value scale defined for a specific characteristic in the context of the SAP system, particularly in the area of Warehouse Management (WM) or other modules that utilize characteristics and value scales.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A characteristic is being used in a process (like classification, valuation, or reporting) that requires a value scale, but the value scale has not been defined for that characteristic.
  The characteristic is expected to have a predefined set of values, but these values are missing or not properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WMOD016 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance).
  Enter the characteristic name that is causing the error and check if a value scale is assigned to it.
  If no value scale exists, you will need to create one.
  
  
  
  Create a Value Scale:
  
  If a value scale is missing, you can create it using transaction code CT04.
  In the characteristic maintenance screen, navigate to the "Value Scale" tab.
  Define a new value scale by specifying the values that should be associated with the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Assign the Value Scale:
  
  After creating the value scale, ensure that it is assigned to the characteristic.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a classification or a material master, ensure that all dependencies are correctly set up.
  Check if the characteristic is being used in any classes or objects that require a value scale.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process that was causing the error to ensure that it is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02: Class Maintenance (to check if the characteristic is part of a class)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on characteristics and value scales.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community forums for additional assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WMOD016 error and ensure that the characteristic in question has the necessary value scale defined.