/CUM/ORDER084 - Define action characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CUM/ORDER -

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Define action characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CUM/ORDER084 - Define action characteristic ?

  The SAP error message /CUM/ORDER084 Define action characteristic typically occurs in the context of SAP's Condition Management or Variant Configuration (VC) when there is an issue with the configuration of action characteristics in a configuration profile or a similar setup.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Action Characteristic: The error indicates that an action characteristic has not been defined in the configuration profile or the relevant settings for the order type or process you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with how the configuration profile is set up, such as missing entries or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the action characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Action Characteristics:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant order type or configuration profile.
  Navigate to the section where action characteristics are defined (this may vary based on your specific SAP version and setup).
  Ensure that all required action characteristics are defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Profile:
  
  Review the configuration profile associated with the order or product.
  Ensure that all necessary characteristics, including action characteristics, are included and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the configuration settings.
  If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on defining action characteristics in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CU01 (for creating configuration profiles) or CU02 (for changing configuration profiles) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing or incorrectly configured action characteristics, you should be able to resolve the error message and proceed with your SAP processes.