How To Fix 25261 - At least one characteristic for the context (add. data) is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 25 - DDS: document distribution (DMS)

• Message number: 261

• Message text: At least one characteristic for the context (add. data) is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 25261 - At least one characteristic for the context (add. data) is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message 25261, which states "At least one characteristic for the context (add. data) is not maintained," typically occurs in the context of SAP's variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics in a material master or sales order. This error indicates that there is a missing characteristic that is required for the specific context you are working with.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Characteristics: The error usually arises when a required characteristic for a specific configuration or context is not maintained in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The characteristic not being assigned to the material or configuration profile.
  The characteristic not being filled in during the configuration process.
  The characteristic being marked as mandatory but not having a value assigned.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: If the configuration profile or the variant configuration settings are not set up correctly, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristics:
  
  Go to the material master or configuration profile and check the characteristics assigned