How To Fix WXCM008 - The attributes have to be selected without any gaps

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXCM - Messages for Package CM_MAP

• Message number: 008

• Message text: The attributes have to be selected without any gaps

What causes this issue?

Along with the hierarchy structure, the selected attributes form the
number of planning levels to be filled in the planning hierarchy.
This number of planning levels cannot be all planning levels of the
selected planning step. However, above every planning level that is to
be filled there must be either a planning level that is to be filled or
is already filled (that is, that lies completely above the master data
hierarchy). Looking from top, there can be no "holes" in the planning
levels that are to be filled.

System Response

The system could not create the planning hierarchy.

How to fix this error?

Select the attribute so that there are no holes in the sequence of the
planning levels that are to be filled.
<ZH>Note:</>
In the planning hierarchy, attributes can lie anywhere between or below
the levels of the master data hierarchy.
Attributes cannot lie above the master data hierarchy in the planning
data hierarchy. Every level above the uppermost planning level of the
master data hierarchy is used as a selection level. It is assumed that
the planning hierarchy has already been maintained to this level.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXCM008 - The attributes have to be selected without any gaps ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WXCM008: "The attributes have to be selected without any gaps":
  
  Error Message
  WXCM008: The attributes have to be selected without any gaps
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in SAP when working with characteristic values or class attributes in classification or variant configuration scenarios. The message indicates that when selecting or assigning multiple attributes (characteristics), the selection must be continuous and without skipping any attribute in the sequence.
  In other words, if you are selecting a range or a set of attributes, you cannot leave gaps between selected attributes. For example, if you select attribute 1 and attribute 3, but not attribute 2, the system will raise this error because attribute 2 is missing in the sequence.
  This often happens in:
  
  Variant Configuration (LOVC or selection screens)
  Classification (CL20N, CL24N)
  When defining or maintaining characteristic values or class attributes
  When using selection tables or multi-selection screens where attributes must be selected consecutively
  
  
  Why does this happen?
  
  The system expects a continuous block of attributes to process the configuration or classification correctly.
  Gaps can cause inconsistencies in data processing or in the logic that depends on the sequence of attributes.
  It ensures data integrity and consistent behavior in variant configuration or classification.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error WXCM008, you should:
  
  
  Select attributes consecutively without skipping any:
  
  If you want to select multiple attributes, make sure they are in a continuous sequence.
  For example, select attributes 1, 2, 3 instead of 1 and 3 only.
  
  
  
  Check the selection screen or LOVC (List of Values) input:
  
  Review the selection criteria and ensure no gaps in the attribute selection.
  Adjust your selection to include all intermediate attributes.
  
  
  
  Review the configuration or classification setup:
  
  If you are working with variant configuration, check the characteristic assignment and ensure that the attributes are defined and selected properly.
  In classification, verify the class and characteristic assignments.
  
  
  
  If using custom code or enhancements:
  
  Check if any custom logic is filtering or selecting attributes incorrectly.
  Ensure that the code respects the requirement for continuous attribute selection.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  This message is part of the Variant Configuration (LO-VC) or Classification (LO-CL) modules.
  It is related to the integrity of characteristic or attribute selection.
  The message can appear during:
  
  Class maintenance (transaction CL02, CL20N)
  Characteristic maintenance (CT04)
  Variant configuration processing (CU50, CU41, CU51)
  When using selection tables or filters in classification or configuration
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WXCM008: The attributes have to be selected without any gaps
  
  
  Cause
  Non-continuous selection of attributes (skipping one or more attributes in the sequence)
  
  
  Solution
  Select attributes consecutively without gaps; review selection criteria and configuration
  
  
  Context
  Variant Configuration, Classification, Characteristic/Attribute selection
  
  
  
  
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