How To Fix WRF_APC833 - Characteristics header data is not maintained for material &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 833

• Message text: Characteristics header data is not maintained for material &1.

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  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC833: Characteristics header data is not maintained for material &1.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of Variant Configuration (VC) or Classification in SAP, specifically when working with materials that are supposed to have characteristics assigned to them.
  
  The system expects that the material (material number &1) has characteristics header data maintained in the classification system.
  This means the material should be assigned to a class that contains characteristics.
  If the material is not assigned to any class, or the class does not have characteristics maintained, the system cannot proceed with variant configuration or classification-related processes.
  This error often appears during sales order processing, configuration, or when trying to access or process variant configuration data for the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the material has the correct classification data maintained:
  
  
  Check Material Classification:
  
  Go to transaction CL20N (Change Class) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Verify if the material is assigned to a class.
  If not assigned, assign the material to the appropriate class that contains the required characteristics.
  
  
  
  Maintain Characteristics:
  
  In transaction CL02 (Change Characteristic), check if the characteristics are properly maintained.
  Ensure that the class assigned to the material contains the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Maintain Class Header Data:
  
  In transaction CL02, check the class header data.
  Make sure the class is active and properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Variant Configuration Setup:
  
  If this is related to variant configuration, verify that the material is set up as a configurable material in MM02 under the Sales: General/Plant view.
  Check that the configuration profile is assigned.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Classification Data:
  
  Sometimes, inconsistencies occur. You can try to reassign the class or recreate the classification data.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is common when integrating Variant Configuration with Sales and Distribution (SD) or Production Planning (PP).
  The message number WRF_APC833 is generated by the APC (Advanced Planning and Optimization) or Variant Configuration component.
  Proper classification and characteristic maintenance are crucial for variant configuration to work correctly.
  If you are using Classification in Material Master, ensure that the class type is appropriate (e.g., 300 for materials).
  Check OSS notes or SAP support if the problem persists after maintaining classification data.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Material is not assigned to a class with characteristics; classification header data missing.
  
  
  Solution
  Assign material to a class with characteristics; maintain characteristics and class header data properly.
  
  
  Transactions
  CL20N (Change Class), CL02 (Change Characteristic), MM02 (Change Material)
  
  
  Related Areas
  Variant Configuration, Classification, Sales Order Processing
  
  
  
  
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