How To Fix WRF_APC645 - Characteristic value for characteristic &1 and EAN &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 645

• Message text: Characteristic value for characteristic &1 and EAN &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC645 - Characteristic value for characteristic &1 and EAN &2 does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC645
  
  Text: Characteristic value for characteristic &1 and EAN &2 does not exist.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to find a characteristic value for a given characteristic (e.g., a classification characteristic) and a specific EAN (European Article Number), but no such value exists in the system. Typically, this happens in scenarios involving classification data, variant configuration, or material master data where characteristics are linked to materials or EANs.
  In other words, the system expects a characteristic value assigned to the combination of the characteristic (e.g., color, size) and the EAN (material identifier), but it cannot find it in the classification tables or master data.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  When using variant configuration or classification in SAP, and the system tries to read characteristic values for a material identified by an EAN.
  When the EAN is used as a key to find characteristic values but the linkage or assignment is missing.
  During sales order processing, material determination, or batch classification where characteristic values are mandatory.
  When integrating with external systems or barcode scanning where EANs are used to identify product characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic and Value Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction CL20N (Change Class) or CL02 (Change Characteristic).
  Verify that the characteristic (&1) exists and is active.
  Check if the characteristic value for the characteristic and the EAN (&2) is maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Classification Data:
  
  Use transaction MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material master has the classification data maintained.
  Ensure that the characteristic values are assigned to the material or batch classification.
  
  
  
  Check EAN Assignment:
  
  Verify that the EAN (&2) is correctly assigned to the material in transaction MM03 under the EAN/UPC tab.
  If the EAN is missing or incorrect, maintain it in transaction MM02.
  
  
  
  Update or Create Missing Characteristic Values:
  
  If the characteristic value for the characteristic and EAN combination does not exist, create it.
  Use transaction CT04 to create characteristic values if needed.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Points:
  
  If the error occurs during data transfer or integration (e.g., IDoc processing, barcode scanning), verify that the data mapping includes the correct characteristic values for the EAN.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or Synchronize Classification Data:
  
  Sometimes, classification data might be inconsistent. Running consistency checks or reassigning classification data can help.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: WRF_APC
  This message is related to SAP Variant Configuration (LO-VC) and Classification (LO-MD) modules.
  The placeholders &1 and &2 will be replaced by the actual characteristic name and EAN number in the error message.
  This error can block processes like sales order creation, batch classification, or material determination if not resolved.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing characteristic value for the given characteristic and EAN combination.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain the missing characteristic value in classification or material master data.
  
  
  Transactions
  CL20N, CL02, CT04, MM02, MM03
  
  
  Related Modules
  Variant Configuration (LO-VC), Classification (LO-MD), Material Management (MM)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact characteristic and EAN values, I can help guide you through the specific steps to fix the issue in your system.