How To Fix WRF_APC312 - Variant-creating characteristic &1 does not exist for EAN &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Variant-creating characteristic &1 does not exist for EAN &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC312 - Variant-creating characteristic &1 does not exist for EAN &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC312 Variant-creating characteristic &1 does not exist for EAN &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration or Classification, particularly when dealing with characteristics assigned to materials or EANs (European Article Numbers).
  
  The system is trying to create or assign a variant characteristic (identified by &1) for a material or product identified by the EAN number (&2).
  However, the characteristic (variant-creating characteristic) does not exist or is not assigned to the material or classification system for that EAN.
  This typically happens during variant configuration, classification, or when processing sales documents or master data involving configurable materials.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  
  Missing Characteristic in Classification:
  
  The characteristic &1 is not assigned to the class that the material (with EAN &2) belongs to.
  
  
  
  Incorrect or Missing Variant Configuration Setup:
  
  The characteristic is not defined as a variant-creating characteristic in the material master or configuration profile.
  
  
  
  EAN Number Not Linked Properly:
  
  The EAN &2 might not be correctly linked to the material or classification data.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistency:
  
  Incomplete or inconsistent master data in classification or variant configuration.
  
  
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction CL02 (Change Characteristic) and verify the characteristic &1 exists.
  Check if this characteristic is assigned to the class of the material with EAN &2.
  Use CL24N or CL20N to check the class and assigned characteristics for the material.
  
  
  
  Verify Variant Configuration Setup:
  
  Check the material master (MM02) under the Classification tab to ensure the characteristic is assigned.
  Check the variant configuration profile and ensure the characteristic is marked as variant-creating.
  
  
  
  Check EAN Assignment:
  
  Verify that the EAN &2 is correctly assigned to the material in transaction MM03 or MM04.
  Ensure the EAN is linked to the correct material and classification.
  
  
  
  Reassign or Add Missing Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is missing, assign it to the class of the material.
  If necessary, create the characteristic and assign it properly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for classification and variant configuration.
  Use transaction CU50 or CU51 to check variant configuration data.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Check:
  
  If this error appears after a transport or system change, verify that all relevant customizing and master data have been transported correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Variant-creating characteristics are those characteristics that define the variants of a configurable material.
  The error is common in industries where configurable products are sold, and variant configuration is heavily used (e.g., automotive, machinery).
  Proper master data maintenance and classification setup are critical to avoid this error.
  Sometimes, this error can also appear during sales order processing if the system tries to determine the variant characteristics for a configurable material but fails due to missing data.
  
  
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  Error Message
  WRF_APC312 Variant-creating characteristic &1 does not exist for EAN &2
  
  
  Cause
  Characteristic &1 not assigned or missing for material with EAN &2
  
  
  Solution
  Assign characteristic to material class, verify variant configuration setup, check EAN
  
  
  Transactions to Use
  CL02, CL20N, CL24N, MM02, MM03, CU50, CU51
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the actual characteristic name and EAN number, I can help you with more specific steps.