How To Fix WXP081 - Character. &2 cannot be used as "Classification System Characteristic &1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Character. &2 cannot be used as "Classification System Characteristic &1"

What causes this issue?

You have assigned "Classification System Characteristic" &V1& to
plannning characteristic &V2&. You have not, however, entered the
characteristic from the classification system that you want the
planning characteristic to represent.

System Response

The planning scenario cannot be activated because some required
information is missing.

How to fix this error?

In the "Special Planning Levels" screen for planning characteristic
&V2&, enter the relevant classification system characteristic.
When you have done this, check the planning scenario once again.

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 WXP081 - Character. &2 cannot be used as "Classification System Characteristic &1" ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WXP081:
  
  SAP Error Message: WXP081
  Text:
  Character &2 cannot be used as "Classification System Characteristic &1".
  
  Cause
  This warning message occurs when you try to assign or use a particular characteristic (denoted by &2) as a classification system characteristic (&1), but the system detects that the characteristic is not suitable or allowed for this purpose.
  In SAP Classification (CL), characteristics are used to describe objects. However, not all characteristics can be used as classification system characteristics. The system enforces certain rules or restrictions on which characteristics can be assigned to classification systems.
  Common causes include:
  
  The characteristic is of a data type or format that is incompatible with classification system requirements.
  The characteristic is already assigned or linked in a way that conflicts with the classification system.
  The characteristic is a system-reserved or special characteristic that cannot be used in classification.
  The characteristic is not active or properly maintained in the