How To Fix WXP409 - Characteristic &1 is not in customer name range YY* or ZZ*

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 409

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not in customer name range YY* or ZZ*

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP409 - Characteristic &1 is not in customer name range YY* or ZZ* ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP409 Characteristic &1 is not in customer name range YY* or ZZ*
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs during the configuration or processing of characteristics in SAP, particularly in the context of Classification or Variant Configuration (LO-VC). The message indicates that a characteristic (denoted by &1) does not belong to the expected customer-specific naming ranges, which are typically reserved for user-defined/custom characteristics.
  In SAP, standard characteristics delivered by SAP usually have names outside certain reserved ranges, while customer-specific characteristics should be created within specific naming conventions or ranges, such as starting with YY* or ZZ*. This naming convention helps to distinguish between SAP standard and customer-specific objects.
  If a characteristic is named outside these customer-specific ranges, SAP issues this warning to alert the user that the characteristic might not be customer-specific or might not follow naming conventions, which could lead to issues in transport or system consistency.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or modifying characteristics in Classification.
  During variant configuration when characteristics are checked.
  When characteristics are assigned to classes or used in configuration profiles.
  During transport or system checks that validate naming conventions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Characteristic Name:
  
  Verify the name of the characteristic causing the warning.
  If it is a customer-specific characteristic, rename it to start with YY or ZZ to comply with SAP naming conventions.
  
  
  
  Adjust Naming Conventions:
  
  Follow SAP guidelines for naming customer objects:
  
  YY* or ZZ* for customer-specific characteristics.
  Avoid using names that conflict with SAP standard objects.
  
  
  
  
  
  If the Characteristic is Standard:
  
  If the characteristic is standard SAP delivered, this warning can be ignored.
  No action is needed unless you intend to create a customer-specific characteristic.
  
  
  
  Transport and Development Considerations:
  
  Ensure that customer-specific characteristics are properly named before transporting between systems.
  This avoids conflicts and ensures clarity in development and maintenance.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  SAP Naming Conventions:
  
  SAP reserves certain naming ranges for customer developments to avoid conflicts with SAP standard objects. This is a best practice to maintain system integrity and ease of upgrades.
  
  
  Message Class:
  
  The message WXP409 belongs to the message class related to Classification or Variant Configuration.
  
  
  Impact:
  
  This is a warning message, not an error, so it does not stop processing but serves as a reminder or best practice check.
  
  
  Related Transactions:  
  
  CT04 - Maintain Characteristics  
  CL02 - Change Class  
  CU50 - Change Variant Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Characteristic name does not start with YY or ZZ (customer name ranges).
  
  
  Effect
  Warning message issued during characteristic processing.
  
  
  Solution
  Rename characteristic to start with YY or ZZ if it is customer-specific.
  
  
  Note
  Ignore if characteristic is standard SAP delivered.
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with the steps to rename a characteristic or check naming conventions in your system.