How To Fix 61259 - Material requires configuration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Material requires configuration

What causes this issue?

Orders and requirements for a configurable material must have
characteristic values.
Usually, you should create a variation for configurable materials
managed in inventory management which has the default variant
configuration.

System Response

MRP: Requirements without characteristic values for a material cannot
be planned in MRP.

How to fix this error?

Check requirements or orders.
Create a configuration evaluation for the material in the material
master record if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61259 - Material requires configuration ?

  The SAP error message "61259 Material requires configuration" typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a material that is configured as a configurable material in the SAP system. This means that the material requires specific characteristics or options to be defined before it can be used in transactions such as sales orders, production orders, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Configurable Material: The material in question is defined as a configurable material (often used in variant configuration scenarios). This means it needs specific characteristics to be selected or defined.
  Missing Configuration: The required configuration for the material has not been provided. This could be due to missing characteristics or options that need to be selected during the order creation process.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up correctly to allow for configuration.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data that prevent the configuration from being completed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the material is set up as a configurable material.
  Ensure that the configuration profile is assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Create/Select Configuration:
  
  When creating a sales order or production order, ensure that you are prompted to enter the configuration details. If not, you may need to check the order type settings.
  If you are using a sales order, ensure that you are entering the configuration details in the appropriate fields.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristics:
  
  Check the characteristics and values assigned to the material. Make sure that all required characteristics are defined and that valid values are selected.
  
  
  
  Material Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material type is configured correctly in the system to allow for configurable materials. This may involve checking the configuration settings in SPRO (Customizing).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for configuring materials in your specific SAP environment, as there may be additional steps or considerations based on your organization's setup.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify configurable materials.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  CO01: Create Production Order
  CU50: Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing SAP training materials or documentation related to variant configuration and material management for a deeper understanding of how to handle configurable materials.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management and variant configuration.