How To Fix WZ582 - Valid for all instances

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 582

• Message text: Valid for all instances

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ582 - Valid for all instances ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WZ582 - Valid for all instances
  
  1. Cause of the Error
  The message WZ582 typically appears in SAP when you are working with classification data (e.g., characteristics and classes) and you try to assign or maintain characteristic values that are valid for all instances of a class or object, but the system expects instance-specific values.
  In other words, the system is indicating that the characteristic value you are trying to assign is valid for all instances of the class, not just for a specific instance. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  When maintaining characteristics in the Classification system (CL30N, CL20N, etc.).
  When assigning characteristic values to objects (e.g., material master, equipment) that are classified.
  When the characteristic is set to be valid for all instances (general value), but the system or process expects instance-specific values.
  
  
  2. Explanation
  
  Valid for all instances means the characteristic value applies to the entire class or all objects assigned to that class, not just a single object or instance.
  This is often controlled by the "Value Assignment" setting in the characteristic definition or the way the characteristic is maintained.
  The system warns or informs you that the value you are entering is not instance-specific but general.
  
  
  3. Solution
  To resolve or handle the WZ582 message, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the characteristic settings:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  Review the characteristic's Value Assignment settings.
  If the characteristic is intended to have instance-specific values, ensure it is set accordingly.
  
  
  
  Maintain characteristic values correctly:
  
  If you want to assign values valid for all instances, confirm that this is intended.
  If you want instance-specific values, assign the characteristic value at the instance level (e.g., for a specific material or equipment).
  
  
  
  Use the correct transaction:
  
  For instance-specific values, use transactions like CL20N (Change Class) or the object-specific classification transactions.
  For general values, maintain them at the class level.
  
  
  
  Review the classification assignment:
  
  Check if the object is assigned to the correct class.
  Verify if the characteristic is assigned to the class or the object.
  
  
  
  Suppress or handle the warning:
  
  If the message is a warning and does not block processing, you may proceed if the value assignment is correct.
  If it blocks processing, adjust the characteristic or value assignment as above.
  
  
  
  
  4. Related Information
  
  
  Transactions involved:
  
  CT04 - Change Characteristic
  CL20N - Change Class
  CL30N - Display Object Characteristics
  Object-specific classification transactions (e.g., MM02 for material classification)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to classification and characteristic value assignment.
  SAP Help Portal: Classification and Characteristics documentation.
  
  
  
  Common scenarios:
  
  When creating or changing characteristics that are used in variant configuration.
  When maintaining classification data for materials, equipment, or documents.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Characteristic value is assigned as valid for all instances, but instance-specific value expected.
  
  
  Solution
  Adjust characteristic settings or value assignment; assign values at correct level (class or instance).
  
  
  Related Info
  Transactions CT04, CL20N, CL30N; classification concepts; SAP Notes on classification.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where you encounter WZ582, I can give more tailored advice.