How To Fix WXPB101 - Characteristic value &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXPB - MAP Messages: SAP R/3 Enterprise Add-On

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Characteristic value &1 is not defined

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  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WXPB101: Characteristic value &1 is not defined:
  
  Error Message
  WXPB101: Characteristic value &1 is not defined
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when a characteristic value that is being referenced or used in a process (such as classification, variant configuration, or master data maintenance) does not exist in the system. In other words, the system expects a characteristic value to be defined in the classification system (transaction CT04), but it cannot find it.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Attempting to assign or use a characteristic value that has not been created or maintained.
  Data inconsistencies where the characteristic value was deleted or never created.
  Integration or data transfer errors where characteristic values are missing.
  Variant configuration where a characteristic value is referenced but not defined in the characteristic.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Characteristic and Value:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  Enter the characteristic in question.
  Check if the characteristic value (the one mentioned in the error message) exists under the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Create the Missing Characteristic Value:
  
  If the value does not exist, create it by:
  
  Clicking on Values or navigating to the values tab.
  Adding the missing characteristic value.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Data Consistency:
  
  If the value existed before but was deleted, check if any master data or configuration objects still reference it.
  Correct or update those references to valid characteristic values.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration:
  
  If this error occurs during variant configuration, ensure that all characteristic values used in the configuration profile or class are defined.
  Use transaction CU50 or CU51 to check configuration profiles and dependencies.
  
  
  
  Transport and Integration Checks:
  
  If characteristic values are transported between systems, verify that the transport request includes the characteristic values.
  Re-transport or manually create missing values if necessary.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After creating or correcting the characteristic value, re-execute the process that caused the error.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04 – Change Characteristic
  CL02 – Change Class (to which characteristics are assigned)
  CU50 – Configuration Profile Maintenance
  CU51 – Configuration Profile Display
  CL20N – Classification Data Maintenance
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Note related to classification and characteristic value issues.
  Variant Configuration guides for handling characteristic values.
  
  
  
  Common Use Cases:
  
  Classification of materials, equipment, or documents.
  Variant configuration in sales and production.
  Master data maintenance involving characteristics.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  The error WXPB101 indicates that a characteristic value referenced in your process is missing in the system. The fix is to verify and create the missing characteristic value in transaction CT04 and ensure all references are consistent.
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more tailored troubleshooting steps.