How To Fix WRF_PCM300 - In characteristic '&1' charact.value '&2' does not match value '&3'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PCM - Price Catalog Inbound

• Message number: 300

• Message text: In characteristic '&1' charact.value '&2' does not match value '&3'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PCM300 - In characteristic '&1' charact.value '&2' does not match value '&3' ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PCM300 indicates a mismatch between the characteristic value assigned to a product and the expected value defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Product Configuration Management (PCM) or when dealing with characteristics in variant configuration.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A characteristic value (e.g., color, size) assigned to a product does not match the expected value defined in the configuration settings.
  There may be a discrepancy between the values defined in the master data (like the material master or characteristic settings) and the values being used in a transaction or configuration.
  The characteristic value being used is not valid for the specific configuration or product variant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WRF_PCM300 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Verify the characteristic value '&2' that is being used in the transaction.
  Compare it with the expected value '&3' defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the material or product in question.
  Ensure that the characteristic values are correctly defined and that the expected values are set up properly.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the characteristic value '&2' is indeed valid, you may need to update the master data to include this value as an acceptable option for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  If there are dependencies or constraints defined for the characteristics, ensure that they are correctly set up and that they allow for the combination of values being used.
  
  
  
  Test Configuration:
  
  After making any changes, test the configuration again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Product Configuration Management for additional insights on handling characteristic values.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), CU50 (Configuration), or CT04 (Maintain Characteristic) to access and modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration or master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WRF_PCM300 error and implement a solution to resolve it.