How To Fix WRF_APC_INB003 - Prepack info row &1 ignored. Characteristic Value for Char. &2 is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC_INB - Messages for OAPC Inbound Processing

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Prepack info row &1 ignored. Characteristic Value for Char. &2 is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC_INB003 - Prepack info row &1 ignored. Characteristic Value for Char. &2 is missing ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC_INB003
  
  Text: Prepack info row &1 ignored. Characteristic Value for Char. &2 is missing.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of prepack information in SAP Variant Configuration or during the creation/processing of sales documents involving prepack configurations. The system expects a characteristic value for a particular characteristic (denoted by &2) in the prepack info row (denoted by &1), but this value is missing or not maintained.
  In other words, the prepack info row references a characteristic that must have a value assigned, but the value is either not provided or is empty. This leads the system to ignore that particular prepack info row because it cannot process it without the required characteristic value.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During sales order creation or change when using prepack configurations.
  When the prepack info structure is incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  When characteristic values are missing in the prepack info records.
  During variant configuration where prepack info is used to define packaging or grouping of configurable materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Prepack Info Records:
  
  Go to the prepack info records (transaction codes like CU42 or relevant configuration transactions).
  Verify that all characteristics referenced in the prepack info rows have valid characteristic values assigned.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Characteristic Values:
  
  Identify the characteristic (&2) mentioned in the error.
  Assign the correct characteristic value for that characteristic in the prepack info row (&1).
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the prepack info structure is complete and consistent.
  Check if the characteristic is mandatory and ensure it is always maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration Setup:
  
  Verify that the characteristics used in prepack info are properly defined in the class and variant configuration.
  Make sure that the characteristic values are valid and active.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Document:
  
  After correcting the missing characteristic values, retry the process (e.g., sales order creation or prepack processing).
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Prepack Info: Prepack info is used in SAP to define packaging or grouping of configurable materials, often in sales and distribution scenarios.
  Characteristics & Values: Characteristics are attributes used in variant configuration to define product variants. Each characteristic must have a value for the configuration to be valid.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU42 - Maintain Prepack Info
  CU41 - Create Prepack Info
  CU50 - Change Class (to check characteristics)
  
  
  Related Notes/References:
  
  SAP OSS Notes related to prepack info and variant configuration might provide additional fixes or patches.
  Check SAP Help Portal for variant configuration and prepack info documentation.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Prepack info row ignored due to missing char. value
  
  
  Cause
  Missing characteristic value in prepack info row
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain the missing characteristic value in prepack info
  
  
  Where to Check
  Prepack info records, variant configuration characteristics
  
  
  Impact
  Prepack info row ignored, possibly incorrect sales order or configuration
  
  
  
  
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