How To Fix WRF_PCM089 - Characteristic profile & is not assigned to material group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PCM - Price Catalog Inbound

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Characteristic profile & is not assigned to material group &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PCM089 - Characteristic profile & is not assigned to material group & ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PCM089 indicates that a characteristic profile is not assigned to a specific material group. This error typically arises in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics and classes in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The characteristic profile that you are trying to use has not been assigned to the specified material group in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the characteristic profiles.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data setup, such as missing links between the characteristic profile and the material group.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WRF_PCM089 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Profile Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class).
  Check if the characteristic profile is correctly assigned to the material group in question.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to assign the characteristic profile to the material group.
  
  
  
  Assign Characteristic Profile:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings for the material group.
  Assign the appropriate characteristic profile to the material group using the transaction code OMN1 (for material groups) or through the relevant customizing path in SPRO.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) to check the material master data for the material group.
  Ensure that the material is correctly set up to use the characteristic profile.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the variant configuration area to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct characteristic profile or material group, consult the SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by trying to create or change the material again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL02, CL03, MM02, and OMN1.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristic profiles and material groups.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WRF_PCM089 error and ensure that the characteristic profile is correctly assigned to the material group.