How To Fix WRF_APC019 - Only one value can be assigned to characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Only one value can be assigned to characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC019 - Only one value can be assigned to characteristic &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRF_APC019: "Only one value can be assigned to characteristic &1":
  
  Error Message
  WRF_APC019: Only one value can be assigned to characteristic &1
  
  Cause
  This error occurs in SAP Variant Configuration (LO-VC) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a characteristic that is defined to allow only a single value is being assigned multiple values during configuration or planning.
  
  The characteristic &1 (the placeholder is replaced by the actual characteristic name in the message) is set up as a single-value characteristic.
  However, the system or user tries to assign more than one value to this characteristic.
  This violates the characteristic's definition and leads to the error.
  
  
  Where it typically occurs
  
  During variant configuration in SAP ERP (LO-VC).
  During APO-PP/DS or SNP planning when characteristic values are assigned to products or objects.
  When characteristic values are maintained or transferred incorrectly.
  In CST (Costing) or Pricing where characteristics are used to determine conditions.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Characteristic maintenance).
  Look up the characteristic mentioned in the error message.
  Verify if the characteristic is set to allow only a single value (check the "Value type" and "Number of values" settings).
  
  
  
  Adjust Characteristic Settings (if appropriate):
  
  If business requirements allow multiple values, change the characteristic to allow multiple values.
  This can be done by setting the characteristic to allow multiple values or changing the value type accordingly.
  Be cautious: changing characteristic settings can have wide impacts.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration or Planning Data:
  
  Check where the characteristic values are assigned.
  Ensure that only one value is assigned to the characteristic.
  If multiple values are assigned by mistake, correct the assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes dependencies or constraints cause multiple values to be assigned.
  Review dependencies, constraints, and procedures in the configuration model.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Points:
  
  If the error occurs during data transfer (e.g., from ERP to APO), check the integration and mapping.
  Ensure that the data sent respects the single-value rule.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the cause is not obvious, debugging the configuration or planning process can help identify where multiple values are assigned.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04 - Characteristic maintenance
  CU50 - Configuration profile
  CU51 - Class maintenance
  CU41 - Configuration of material
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to variant configuration and characteristic value assignment.
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Variant Configuration
  APO Planning and SNP documentation for characteristic usage
  
  
  Common scenarios:
  
  Characteristics used in classification and variant configuration must be consistent in their value assignment.
  Characteristics used in planning must match the allowed value cardinality.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  The error WRF_APC019 indicates that a characteristic defined to accept only a single value is being assigned multiple values. The solution involves verifying and correcting the characteristic definition or the data assignment to ensure only one value is assigned.
  
  If you provide the characteristic name or the context where the error occurs, I can help you with more specific guidance!