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How To Fix WXP084 - Characteristic "Article" is missing and article planning is not possible


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

  • Message number: 084

  • Message text: Characteristic "Article" is missing and article planning is not possible

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have selected the enhancement "Article Planning" for planning
    layout &V2& (planning step &V1&). Before article planning can be run,
    the system must have announced the planning characteristic with the
    meaning "Article". This is currently, however, not the case.

    System Response

    The planning scenario can be activated but when manual planning for
    planning layout &V2& is started, the enhancements for article planning
    are automatically deactivated.

    How to fix this error?

    In the details screen for planning layout &V2&, deactivate the planning
    enhancement "Article Planning" or enter the appropriate planning
    characteristic for the article planning level in the screen "Special
    Planning Levels".
    Finally recheck the planing scenario.

    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 WXP084 - Characteristic "Article" is missing and article planning is not possible ?

    Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:


    SAP Error Message:

    WXP084 - Characteristic "Article" is missing and article planning is not possible


    Cause:

    This error occurs in SAP when the system expects the characteristic "Article" (usually a key characteristic in variant configuration or planning) to be present in the configuration or planning context, but it is missing. Specifically:

    • The characteristic "Article" is required for article planning in the variant configuration or product planning process.
    • The system cannot find this characteristic in the configuration profile, class, or planning view.
    • This typically happens when the characteristic is not assigned to the class or the class is not assigned to the material master or planning view.
    • It can also occur if the characteristic is not maintained in the configuration profile or if the planning procedure expects this characteristic but it is not available.

    Solution:

    To resolve the error, follow these steps:

    1. Check Characteristic Assignment:

      • Verify that the characteristic "Article" is created in transaction CT04.
      • Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the relevant class in transaction CL02.
      • The class should be assigned to the material master or the configuration profile.
    2. Check Configuration Profile:

      • In transaction CU41 or CU42, check the configuration profile assigned to the material.
      • Ensure that the characteristic "Article" is included in the configuration profile.
    3. Check Material Master:

      • Verify that the material master is assigned to the correct class (transaction MM02, tab Classification).
      • Ensure that the class contains the characteristic "Article".
    4. Check Planning View:

      • If article planning is involved, ensure that the planning view or planning procedure expects the characteristic "Article".
      • Maintain the characteristic in the planning view or planning procedure as required.
    5. Re-generate or Update Configuration:

      • After making the above changes, regenerate the configuration or planning data.
      • Use transaction CU50 or relevant planning transactions to refresh the planning data.
    6. Check Variant Configuration Settings:

      • If variant configuration is used, ensure that the characteristic "Article" is correctly maintained in the variant configuration model.

    Related Information:

    • Transactions:
      • CT04 – Create/Change Characteristic
      • CL02 – Change Class
      • MM02 – Change Material Master
      • CU41 / CU42 – Configuration Profile Maintenance
      • CU50 – Configuration Profile Generation
    • SAP Notes:
      • Check for any SAP Notes related to variant configuration and article planning.
    • Documentation:
      • Variant Configuration and Planning documentation in SAP Help Portal.
    • Common Scenario:
      • This error often appears during the creation or change of configurable materials or during planning runs where the system expects the characteristic "Article" to identify the product variant.

    If after these checks the problem persists, it may be necessary to debug the planning or configuration process or consult SAP support with detailed logs.


    Summary:
    The error WXP084 indicates that the characteristic "Article" is missing in the configuration or planning setup, preventing article planning. The solution is to ensure that the characteristic is created, assigned to the relevant class, included in the configuration profile, and linked to the material master and planning views as required.


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