How To Fix WRF_APC648 - Characteristic for EAN &1 is initial

WRF_APC648 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 648

• Message text: Characteristic for EAN &1 is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC648 - Characteristic for EAN &1 is initial ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRF_APC648: Characteristic for EAN &1 is initial
  typically occurs in the context of Variant Configuration (LO-VC) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with characteristics linked to EAN (European Article Number) or material master data.
  
  Cause
  
  The error indicates that a characteristic value related to an EAN (barcode) is initial (empty or not maintained) when the system expects a valid characteristic value.
  This usually happens during:
  Creation or processing of a configurable material where the characteristic linked to the EAN is not maintained.
  Integration scenarios where EAN-related characteristics are expected but missing.
  Master data inconsistencies where the characteristic assigned to the EAN is not filled.
  
  
  In APO or CIF (Core Interface) scenarios, this can occur if the characteristic values for the product or EAN are not properly maintained or transferred.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Characteristic Maintenance:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance).
  Verify the characteristic assigned to the EAN.
  Ensure that the characteristic is properly maintained and not empty.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master