How To Fix WRF_APC719 - Enter characteristic name and values; otherwise selection is ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 719

• Message text: Enter characteristic name and values; otherwise selection is ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC719 - Enter characteristic name and values; otherwise selection is ignored ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC719: Enter characteristic name and values; otherwise selection is ignored
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (LO-VC) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a selection or a condition is made based on characteristics, but either the characteristic name or its corresponding value is missing or incomplete.
  Specifically, the system expects both the characteristic name and at least one characteristic value to be entered for a valid selection or condition. If either is missing, the system cannot process the selection and issues this warning/error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When defining selection criteria in APO SNP (Supply Network Planning) or DP (Demand Planning) involving characteristics.
  When working with variant configuration in SAP ERP and trying to filter or select based on characteristics.
  When creating or maintaining planning objects or filters that require characteristic-based selections.
  When using APC (Advanced Planning and Scheduling) and entering selection criteria for characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Selection Criteria:
  
  Ensure that for every characteristic name entered, at least one characteristic value is also specified.
  Do not leave characteristic names or values blank in the selection screen or filter criteria.
  
  
  
  Correct the Input:
  
  If you intended to filter by a characteristic, enter both the characteristic name and the corresponding value(s).
  If you do not want to filter by a characteristic, remove the incomplete characteristic entry altogether.
  
  
  
  Review the Configuration:
  
  In case this happens during configuration or master data setup, verify that characteristic assignments and values are properly maintained.
  Check the variant configuration model or APO planning objects for completeness.
  
  
  
  Check for User Exits or Custom Code:
  
  If custom code or user exits are involved in the selection process, verify that they correctly handle characteristic names and values.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning or error depending on the context and system settings.
  It helps prevent invalid or incomplete selections that could lead to incorrect planning or configuration results.
  The message is part of the standard SAP message class WRF_APC related to Advanced Planning and Configuration.
  In some cases, this message can be suppressed or handled programmatically if incomplete selections are acceptable, but this is generally not recommended.
  
  
  Example Scenario:
  You are creating a filter in APO SNP to select products based on a characteristic "Color". If you enter the characteristic name "Color" but do not specify any color values (e.g., Red, Blue), the system will issue this message because it cannot apply a filter without values.
  
  If you need the exact SAP note or transaction to fix or analyze this further, please provide the module or transaction code where this occurs.
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Characteristic name or value missing in selection criteria
  
  
  Effect
  Selection ignored; planning/configuration may be incorrect
  
  
  Solution
  Enter both characteristic name and at least one value, or remove incomplete entries
  
  
  Related Areas
  Variant Configuration, APO SNP/DP, APC planning
  
  
  
  
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