How To Fix WXPA013 - No characteristics assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXPA - MAP: External Applications

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No characteristics assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXPA013 - No characteristics assigned ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXPA013 - No characteristics assigned
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system expects characteristics to be assigned to a classification object (such as a material, equipment, or document), but none have been assigned. Characteristics are essential for classification and variant configuration in SAP. The message typically appears during processes involving classification, variant configuration, or when trying to access or process a class that should have characteristics but does not.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or changing a classification object (e.g., material master classification) without assigning any characteristics.
  During variant configuration when the system expects characteristics to define variants.
  When processing a class that is expected to have characteristics but they are missing.
  In classification-based searches or reports where characteristics are required.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Characteristics to the Class:
  
  Go to transaction CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class).
  Enter the class number and class type.
  Assign the required characteristics to the class.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check the Class Type:
  
  Ensure the class type is appropriate for the object and process.
  For example, class type 001 is for materials, 002 for documents, etc.
  
  
  
  Verify Characteristic Assignment in Master Data:
  
  For materials, check classification tab in MM02 (Change Material).
  Ensure the material is assigned to the correct class and characteristics are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration Setup:
  
  If using variant configuration, verify that the characteristics are properly assigned and maintained in the configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the error occurs after a transport, verify that characteristics and classes have been transported correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01 - Create Class
  CL02 - Change Class
  CL03 - Display Class
  CT04 - Create/Change Characteristic
  MM01/MM02 - Create/Change Material Master (classification tab)
  CU50 - Change Variant Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to classification and variant configuration for specific patches or known issues.
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for Classification and Variant Configuration.
  
  
  
  Common Class Types:
  
  001 - Material
  002 - Document
  003 - Equipment
  004 - Functional Location
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WXPA013 No characteristics assigned means the system expected characteristics in a class but found none. To resolve, assign the necessary characteristics to the class using transaction CL02 or ensure the master data is properly classified with characteristics.
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where the error occurs, I can give more tailored guidance.