How To Fix WXP613 - Break-down &2 must be the material dimension

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 613

• Message text: Break-down &2 must be the material dimension

What causes this issue?

See <DS:DE.WISP_DIMTYPE_PROMO>dimension types</>.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP613 - Break-down &2 must be the material dimension ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP613: Break-down &2 must be the material dimension
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP when defining or processing a characteristic or classification where a "break-down" (i.e., a hierarchical or structural subdivision) is expected to be the material dimension, but the system finds that the break-down specified is not the material dimension.
  In other words, the system expects the break-down characteristic to be linked to the material dimension (e.g., material number or material characteristic), but the break-down you have assigned or used is not recognized as such.
  This typically happens in the context of classification, variant configuration, or product structure where the system requires the break-down to be aligned with the material dimension for correct processing.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During configuration of characteristics or classes in variant configuration (LOVC or CU50 transactions).
  When setting up characteristic dependencies or constraints.
  When defining break-downs in classification or material master data.
  When working with classification-based BOMs or configurable materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the break-down characteristic:
  
  Verify that the break-down characteristic you are using is indeed assigned as a material dimension.
  In variant configuration, the material dimension is usually the characteristic that represents the material number or a key material attribute.
  
  
  
  Adjust the break-down assignment:
  
  If the break-down is not the material dimension, change it to the correct characteristic that represents the material dimension.
  This can be done in the characteristic or class definition or in the configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Review the configuration profile:
  
  Ensure that the configuration profile or class setup correctly identifies the material dimension characteristic.
  Use transaction CU50 or CL02 to check characteristic settings.
  
  
  
  Check dependencies and constraints:
  
  If the error occurs during dependency processing, verify that the break-down used in the dependency is the material dimension.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP documentation or OSS notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address this warning with detailed instructions.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transactions:
  
  CU50 (Change Configuration Profile)
  CL02 (Change Characteristic)
  CL20N (Change Class)
  CU41 (Create Dependency)
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  Variant Configuration (LO-VC)
  Classification System (CL)
  Material Management (MM)
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for OSS Notes related to WXP613 for any specific patches or corrections.
  
  
  SAP Help Portal:
  
  Variant Configuration documentation for understanding material dimensions and break-downs.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The warning WXP613 indicates a mismatch where a break-down must be the material dimension but is not. To resolve it, ensure that the break-down characteristic used in your configuration or classification setup is correctly assigned as the material dimension characteristic. Adjust your configuration profile, characteristic assignments, or dependencies accordingly.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction, process step), I can help with more specific guidance.