How To Fix WRF_APC139 - Creation of new characteristic value for material &1 is prohibited

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Creation of new characteristic value for material &1 is prohibited

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC139 - Creation of new characteristic value for material &1 is prohibited ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRF_APC139: Creation of new characteristic value for material &1 is prohibited:
  
  Error Message
  WRF_APC139: Creation of new characteristic value for material &1 is prohibited
  
  &1 is a placeholder for the material number.
  
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system tries to create a new characteristic value for a material during a process (often during production order confirmation, batch creation, or classification), but the system settings or configuration prohibit the creation of new characteristic values for that material.
  In SAP, characteristics are often used in classification systems (e.g., in the Classification System or in Variant Configuration). Characteristics can have predefined values, and sometimes the system is configured to not allow the creation of new characteristic values dynamically for certain materials or classes.
  Typical causes include:
  
  The characteristic is set to "No new values" in the classification system.
  The material is assigned to a class where the characteristic values are fixed and cannot be extended.
  The system is configured to restrict creation of new characteristic values for quality management or variant configuration reasons.
  The user or process is trying to assign a characteristic value that does not exist and the system is not allowed to create it automatically.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  Enter the characteristic used for the material.
  Check the setting "Value assignment" or "Value creation".
  If the characteristic is set to "No new values", then new values cannot be created dynamically.
  If business process allows, change the setting to allow new values or predefine the required values.
  
  
  
  Predefine Characteristic Values:
  
  If new values are not allowed dynamically, predefine the required characteristic values manually in CT04.
  This ensures that the system finds the value and does not attempt to create it.
  
  
  
  Check Material Classification:
  
  Use transaction CL20N or MM03 to check the material's classification.
  Verify if the characteristic is assigned and if the values are consistent.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration (if applicable):
  
  If the error occurs in variant configuration, check the configuration profile and characteristic settings.
  Ensure that the characteristic values are maintained and allowed.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Sometimes, the user may not have authorization to create new characteristic values.
  Verify user roles and authorizations related to classification and characteristic maintenance.
  
  
  
  Consult with Functional Team:
  
  If the characteristic values are controlled by business rules, consult with the functional team to understand if new values should be allowed or if the process needs adjustment.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  CT04 - Change Characteristic
  CL20N - Change Class
  MM03 - Display Material
  CL02 - Change Class
  CS02 - Change Material BOM (if related to variant config)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to classification and characteristic value creation restrictions.
  
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  Classification system settings in SPRO under Logistics - General > Classification System.
  Variant Configuration settings if applicable.
  
  
  
  Business Context:
  
  This error is common in industries where characteristics are tightly controlled, such as automotive, pharmaceuticals, or manufacturing with strict quality controls.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  System prohibits creation of new characteristic values for the material.
  
  
  Solution
  Allow new values in characteristic settings or predefine required characteristic values.
  
  
  Transactions
  CT04, CL20N, MM03, CL02
  
  
  Notes
  Check SAP Notes and authorization settings.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., process step, module, transaction), I can help tailor the solution further.