How To Fix WRF_PCM116 - Charact. check not active. 'Profile' field missing in item field catalog

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PCM - Price Catalog Inbound

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Charact. check not active. 'Profile' field missing in item field catalog

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PCM116 - Charact. check not active. 'Profile' field missing in item field catalog ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PCM116 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of the item field catalog in the context of the Pricing and Conditions Management (PCM) module. Specifically, it suggests that the 'Profile' field is missing in the item field catalog, which is necessary for the system to perform character checks on the relevant fields.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The 'Profile' field is not defined in the item field catalog for the pricing conditions. This can happen if the configuration was not set up correctly or if there were changes made to the system that affected the field catalog.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the pricing module, they might not have included the necessary fields in the field catalog.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport might not have included all necessary components.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Catalog Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the item field catalog in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the 'Profile' field is included in the field catalog for the relevant pricing conditions.
  You can access the configuration through the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Logistics -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Pricing -> Pricing Control -> Define Field Catalog.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Fields:
  
  If the 'Profile' field is missing, you will need to add it to the field catalog.
  Make sure to save and activate the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly references the field catalog and includes the necessary fields.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary configurations were included.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the configuration or manually adjust it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the pricing conditions work as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for Pricing and Conditions Management to understand the role of the item field catalog and how it interacts with pricing conditions.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.