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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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
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