How To Fix 27101 - Start characteristics maintenance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 27 - API-specific configuration/master data messages

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Start characteristics maintenance

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 27101 - Start characteristics maintenance ?

  The SAP error message 27101, which states "Start characteristics maintenance," typically occurs in the context of SAP's variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics in the material master. This error can arise when there is an issue with the configuration of characteristics or when the system is unable to find the necessary data to proceed with the maintenance of characteristics.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics that are required for the configuration are not defined or are missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in the variant configuration or the material master.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or maintain characteristics.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to characteristics, such as incorrect links between characteristics and classes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristics Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 to check if the characteristics are defined correctly.
  Ensure that the characteristics are assigned to the correct class.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Use transaction code CU01 to check the configuration settings for the material.
  Ensure that all required characteristics are included in the configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain characteristics. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to check the database tables related to characteristics and classes for any inconsistencies.
  You may also want to run a consistency check using transaction CU50 to identify any issues in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristics
  CU01: Create/Change Configuration Profile
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SU53: Authorization Check
  CU50: Configuration Consistency Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may address this specific error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on variant configuration and characteristics management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 27101.