How To Fix WW088 - Please enter required characteristics values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Please enter required characteristics values

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You have assigned a hierarchy material group for which characteristics
have been entered. Values must now be assigned to these characteristics.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW088 - Please enter required characteristics values ?

  The SAP error message WW088 ("Please enter required characteristics values") typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when working with characteristics and classes in materials management or production planning. This error indicates that certain required characteristics for a classification or a material master record have not been filled in.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Required Characteristics: The most common cause of this error is that the user is trying to create or modify a classification or material that requires specific characteristics to be filled in, but those fields are left blank.
  Configuration Issues: The characteristics may not be properly configured in the system, or the class to which the material belongs may not have the required characteristics defined correctly.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the necessary values for the required characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Required Characteristics:
  
  Navigate to the classification view of the material or object you are working with.
  Identify which characteristics are marked as required (usually indicated by a specific symbol or color).
  Fill in the missing values for these required characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the classification system configuration (transaction CL02 for classes).
  Check the class to which the material belongs and ensure that all required characteristics are defined correctly.
  If necessary, modify the class to add or adjust required characteristics.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering all required fields when creating or modifying materials or classifications.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the classification system and required characteristics.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify if there are any underlying issues in the configuration or data that might be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WW088 error and ensure that all required characteristics are properly entered.