How To Fix C2221 - Configuration for material & is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Configuration for material & is inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C2221 - Configuration for material & is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message C2221, which states "Configuration for material & is inconsistent," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the configuration settings for a specific material, which can prevent the system from processing transactions related to that material.
  Causes of Error C2221
  
  Missing Characteristics: The material may be missing required characteristics that are necessary for its configuration.
  Inconsistent Values: The values assigned to the characteristics may not be compatible with each other, leading to an inconsistent configuration.
  Incorrect Dependencies: The dependencies defined for the characteristics may not be correctly set up, causing conflicts.
  Incomplete Configuration Profile: The configuration profile for the material may not be fully defined or may have errors.
  Changes in Master Data: Changes in the material master data or configuration settings that have not been properly updated can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions to Error C2221
  
  
  Check Configuration Profile:
  
  Go to the configuration profile of the material and ensure that all required characteristics are defined and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristics and Values:
  
  Verify that all characteristics have valid values assigned and that these values are compatible with each other.
  
  
  
  Examine Dependencies:
  
  Check the dependencies associated with the material configuration. Ensure that they are correctly defined and do not conflict with the assigned values.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction CU50:
  
  Use transaction code CU50 (Configuration Simulation) to simulate the configuration of the material. This can help identify which specific characteristic or value is causing the inconsistency.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring materials and resolving inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU50: Configuration Simulation
  CS01/CS02/CS03: Create/Change/Display BOM
  CT04: Maintain Characteristic
  CU01/CU02: Create/Change Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on resolving configuration inconsistencies.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to variant configuration in SAP to better understand how to manage and troubleshoot configuration issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the C2221 error message in SAP.