How To Fix WRF_APC148 - More than 3 variant-creating characteristics are not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 148

• Message text: More than 3 variant-creating characteristics are not possible

What causes this issue?

A generic material may have more than 3 variant-creating
characteristics. However, in Operational Assortment Planning and
Control, you are limited to a maximum of 3.

System Response

Processing cannot continue.

How to fix this error?

If you are trying to load an existing generic material into a purchasing
list, select a different generic material.
If you are trying to create a new planned material, select a different
material group / combination of material group / characteristic profile.
If you are trying to load a PRICAT item into a purchasing list, select a
different material group / combination of material group /
characteristic profile. If the PRICAT item itself has more than 3
variant-creating characteristics, select a different PRICAT item.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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