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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 and EAN Data:
  
  Use transaction MM03 to check the material master.
  Verify the EAN/UPC codes assigned to the material.
  Ensure that the characteristic values related to the EAN are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs during variant configuration, check the configuration profile and ensure all required characteristics have values.
  Use CU50 or CU51 to check configuration profiles and dependencies.
  
  
  
  Check CIF and APO Integration:
  
  If the error occurs during CIF transfer, check the characteristic values in APO.
  Re-transfer master data if necessary.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/C3 or /SAPAPO/CIF to monitor CIF queues and errors.
  
  
  
  Debugging and Logs:
  
  Check application logs (SLG1) for more detailed error messages.
  Debug the process if you have development access to identify where the characteristic is expected but missing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04 - Maintain Characteristics
  CU50 / CU51 - Configuration Profiles
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  /SAPAPO/CIF - CIF Monitor
  SLG1 - Application Log
  
  
  
  Notes and SAP KBAs:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_APC648.
  Often linked to master data inconsistencies or missing characteristic values.
  
  
  
  Context:
  
  This error is common in industries where variant configuration and barcode/EAN management are critical, such as retail, manufacturing, and logistics.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where the error occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.