How To Fix /ACCGO/CCK_DPQS173 - No characteristic associated with the material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CCK_DPQS -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: No characteristic associated with the material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CCK_DPQS173 - No characteristic associated with the material ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CCK_DPQS173 indicating "No characteristic associated with the material" typically arises in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where characteristics are used to define the properties of materials.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The material in question does not have any characteristics assigned to it in the system. Characteristics are essential for various processes, including planning, forecasting, and reporting.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to the absence of required characteristics.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the classification system or the characteristics themselves.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like an ERP system), there may have been an error in the data transfer process that resulted in missing characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify if the necessary characteristics are assigned to the material. If not, you may need to add them.
  Maintain Characteristics: If the characteristics are missing, you can create or assign them using transaction codes like CL02 (to change characteristics) or CL01 (to create characteristics).
  Review Classification: Ensure that the material is correctly classified in the classification system. You can check this using transaction CL03 (to display class).
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks to ensure that the material data is complete and correct. This can often be done through specific reports or transaction codes related to data consistency.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for your specific SAP implementation to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for maintaining material characteristics.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), CL01 (Create Characteristic), CL02 (Change Characteristic), and CL03 (Display Class).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error message.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in material management are trained on the importance of maintaining accurate material master data and characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.