How To Fix 88318 - No MM characteristics found for period &1 - &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 318

• Message text: No MM characteristics found for period &1 - &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88318 - No MM characteristics found for period &1 - &2 ?

  The SAP error message "88318 No MM characteristics found for period &1 - &2" typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) when the system is unable to find the necessary characteristics or data for a specified period in the Material Management module. This can happen during various processes, such as reporting or data analysis.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that there are no characteristics or data entries for the specified period in the Material Management tables.
  Incorrect Period Specification: The specified period may not be valid or may not have been defined in the system.
  Data Archiving: If data has been archived or deleted, the system may not be able to retrieve the necessary information for the specified period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the MM module that prevent the system from accessing the required characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify that there are entries in the relevant MM tables for the specified period. You can do this by running reports or queries to see if data exists.
  Review Period Specification: Ensure that the period you are querying is correct and that it falls within the range of available data.
  Data Reconciliation: If data has been archived, consider restoring it or checking the archiving settings to ensure that the necessary data is available for reporting.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings in the MM module to ensure that all necessary characteristics are defined and active.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the characteristics and data requirements for the MM module.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MB51 (Material Document List), or MC.9 (Material Analysis) to check data.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data in the MM module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.