How To Fix 34638 - Entry required for configuration flag for characteristic &2 in &1

34638 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 34 - Messages for Sales Configuration Engine (SCE)

• Message number: 638

• Message text: Entry required for configuration flag for characteristic &2 in &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 34638 - Entry required for configuration flag for characteristic &2 in &1 ?

  The SAP error message 34638, "Entry required for configuration flag for characteristic &2 in &1," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP. This error indicates that a required configuration flag for a specific characteristic is missing in the configuration settings for a material or product.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a configuration flag for a characteristic that is necessary for the variant configuration process. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration Settings: The characteristic in question has not been properly defined in the configuration profile for the material.
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master or the configuration profile may not have all the necessary entries or settings.
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic may not be correctly assigned to the configuration profile or may not be marked as required.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Profile:
  
  Go to the configuration profile of the material in question (transaction