How To Fix WRF_APC022 - Characteristic &1 is not variant-creating

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not variant-creating

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC022 - Characteristic &1 is not variant-creating ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC022: Characteristic &1 is not variant-creating
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during variant configuration or variant determination processes in SAP when a characteristic that is expected to be "variant-creating" is not set as such in the system.
  
  Variant-creating characteristic means that the characteristic is used to create different product variants.
  If a characteristic is not marked as variant-creating in the classification or configuration model, but the system expects it to be, this error is triggered.
  Typically, this happens in the context of Variant Configuration (LO-VC) or when working with configurable materials, variant BOMs, or variant pricing.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  The system tries to use a characteristic to differentiate between variants.
  If the characteristic is not flagged as variant-creating, it cannot be used to create or select variants.
  This inconsistency leads to the error message WRF_APC022.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Change Characteristics).
  Enter the characteristic name (the one indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Verify if the characteristic is marked as "Variant-creating".
  
  This is usually a checkbox or a setting in the characteristic definition.
  
  
  
  
  
  Set the Characteristic as Variant-Creating:
  
  If it is not set, mark the characteristic as variant-creating.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check the Class and Configuration Model:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned correctly to the class used for variant configuration.
  Check the configuration profile and make sure the characteristic is included properly.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After making the changes, re-execute the process that caused the error (e.g., variant determination, pricing, BOM explosion).
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristics
  CL02: Change Class (to check characteristic assignment)
  CU50: Configuration Profile
  CU41/CU42: Configuration and Variant Maintenance
  
  
  
  Related Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Note 123456 (example) might provide additional insights (check SAP Service Marketplace).
  Variant Configuration documentation in SAP Help Portal.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Variant pricing where a characteristic is used to determine price but is not variant-creating.
  Variant BOM explosion where the system expects variant-creating characteristics to differentiate BOM items.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where the error occurs, I can help tailor the solution further.