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 to the material.
  Ensure that all required characteristics are maintained and have valid values.
  
  
  
  Maintain Characteristics:
  
  If a characteristic is missing, you can add it by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP GUI.
  For variant configuration, ensure that all mandatory characteristics are filled in during the configuration process.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Check the configuration profile associated with the material to ensure that all necessary characteristics are included and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration Profile) or MM02 (Change Material) to review and maintain the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure which characteristics are required, consult the documentation or configuration guide for the specific product or process you are working with.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain characteristics and configuration settings.
  Testing: After making changes, test the configuration again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message 25261 in SAP.