How To Fix /ACCGO/UIS_MSG187 - No characteristics are found for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/UIS_MSG -

• Message number: 187

• Message text: No characteristics are found for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/UIS_MSG187 - No characteristics are found for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/UIS_MSG187 No characteristics are found for material &1 typically indicates that the system is unable to find any characteristics associated with the specified material in the context of the classification system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access material master data, perform classification, or execute reports that require material characteristics.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Classified: The material in question may not be classified in the classification system, meaning it has not been assigned any characteristics.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Missing Classification Data: The classification data for the material may not have been maintained or could have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the characteristics of the material.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the classification system or the material type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Classification:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if the material is classified. If not, you may need to classify the material by assigning it to a class and defining its characteristics.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Ensure that the material number you are using is correct. You can search for the material using transaction code MM03 or MM01 to confirm its existence.
  
  
  
  Maintain Classification Data:
  
  If the material is not classified, you can classify it by using transaction code CL02 to create or modify the classification data. Assign the material to the appropriate class and define its characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the material characteristics. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your access rights.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to review the configuration of the classification system. This may involve checking the settings for material types and classes in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more information on material classification and characteristics.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.