How To Fix WXPB116 - Initial characteristic value is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Initial characteristic value is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXPB116 - Initial characteristic value is not permitted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WXPB116: Initial characteristic value is not permitted:
  
  Error Message:
  WXPB116 - Initial characteristic value is not permitted
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP when you try to assign an initial (default) value to a characteristic in a classification or variant configuration scenario, but the system does not allow this initial value due to the characteristic's settings or the context in which it is used.
  Common causes include:
  
  The characteristic is defined as "No initial value" in the classification system.
  The characteristic is not allowed to have a default value in the configuration profile or class.
  The characteristic is marked as "No initial value" in the characteristic master data (transaction CT04).
  The characteristic is used in a context (e.g., variant configuration, classification) where initial values are restricted.
  The initial value assigned is not valid or does not exist in the characteristic's value range.
  
  
  Where does it occur?
  
  During classification of objects (e.g., materials, equipment).
  While creating or changing variant configuration models.
  When assigning characteristic values in class or configuration profiles.
  In transactions like CL02, CU50, or during configuration in CU41, CU51.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  Select the characteristic in question.
  Check the "Initial value" indicator:
  
  If the checkbox "No initial value" is set, then the system does not allow an initial value.
  To allow an initial value, uncheck the "No initial value" flag.
  
  
  Save the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Verify the Initial Value:
  
  Ensure the initial value you want to assign is valid and exists in the characteristic's value range.
  If the characteristic is numeric or has a value range, make sure the initial value falls within this range.
  
  
  
  Check Class and Configuration Profile:
  
  In the class (transaction CL02), check if the characteristic is assigned correctly.
  In variant configuration profiles, verify if initial values are allowed for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration or Classification:
  
  If the business process requires no initial value, then do not assign one.
  If an initial value is necessary, adjust the characteristic settings as above.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you change the characteristic settings, transport the changes to the relevant systems.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  The "No initial value" flag in characteristics is used to enforce that users must explicitly enter a value during classification or configuration, preventing default values that might lead to incorrect data.
  This error helps maintain data integrity by ensuring that characteristics without default values are not inadvertently assigned one.
  If you are working with variant configuration (LO-VC), initial values can influence the configuration process and pricing; hence, SAP restricts initial values based on characteristic settings.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WXPB116 - Initial characteristic value is not permitted
  
  
  Cause
  Characteristic is set to disallow initial values, but an initial value is assigned
  
  
  Solution
  Remove the initial value or change characteristic settings to allow initial values
  
  
  Transaction
  CT04 (Characteristic), CL02 (Class), CU50/CU51 (Configuration)
  
  
  Notes
  Ensure initial value is valid and consistent with business requirements
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or screenshots, feel free to ask!