How To Fix WXPA014 - Invalid characteristic &1 has been assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXPA - MAP: External Applications

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Invalid characteristic &1 has been assigned

What causes this issue?

You have assigned characteristic &V1&. This characteristic is, however,
not used in the planning scenario selected.

System Response

The interface definition is not valid.

How to fix this error?

Remove the characteristic from the characteristic assignment.

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 WXPA014 - Invalid characteristic &1 has been assigned ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXPA014 - Invalid characteristic &1 has been assigned
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when an invalid or non-existent characteristic is assigned to a classification object or a class in SAP. The characteristic referenced by the system (represented by &1 in the message) does not exist in the system or is not valid for the particular class or object where it is being assigned.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The characteristic was deleted or not created properly.
  The characteristic is not assigned to the class but is being referenced.
  There is a mismatch between the characteristic and the class type.
  Data inconsistency in classification tables (e.g., KLAH, AUSP).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Characteristic:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance).
  Verify if the characteristic mentioned in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, create it or correct the characteristic name.
  
  
  
  Check the Class:
  
  Use transaction CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class).
  Verify if the characteristic is assigned to the class.
  If not assigned, assign the characteristic to the class.
  
  
  
  Correct Assignment:
  
  If the characteristic is assigned incorrectly, remove or replace it with a valid characteristic.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for classification data.
  Use report RCLSTCHK to check classification data consistency.
  If inconsistencies are found, correct them manually or via support.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  Sometimes, transports may cause missing characteristics.
  Verify if the characteristic was transported correctly between systems.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizing or User Exits:
  
  If the error occurs during a custom process, check user exits or BAdIs that manipulate characteristics.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  CT04 – Maintain Characteristic
  CL02 – Change Class
  CL03 – Display Class
  CL20N – Classification (Object)
  RCLSTCHK – Classification Data Consistency Check
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  KLAH – Class Header
  KSSK – Characteristic to Class Assignment
  AUSP – Characteristic Values for Objects
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to classification inconsistencies.
  SAP Help Portal: Classification and Characteristics.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WXPA014 indicates that a characteristic assigned to a class or object is invalid or missing. The resolution involves verifying the existence and assignment of the characteristic, correcting any inconsistencies, and ensuring proper transport and data integrity.
  If the problem persists after these checks, consider raising a support ticket with SAP including detailed logs and system information.