How To Fix CM_SUB034 - Combination not supported for active indicator

CM_SUB034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB - Substance (general)

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Combination not supported for active indicator

What causes this issue?

The system does not support the setting combination <ZK><LS>New Value
Assignment</></> = <ZK>Active </>and <LS>Value Assignment Change </> =
<ZK>Inactive</>.

System Response

A new value assignment instance is only considered to be new if there
have been no entries. Entries in the value assignment instance are
interpreted as changes. Consequently, the usage is overwritten when you
enter the <LS>New Value Assignment</> = <ZK>Active </>setting.

How to fix this error?

Set both indicators to <ZK>active</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CM_SUB034 - Details

• The SAP error message CM_SUB034: Combination not supported for active indicator typically occurs in the context of configuration or master data management within SAP, particularly when dealing with combinations of characteristics or settings that are not valid for a specific active indicator.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Combination of Characteristics: The combination of characteristics or values you are trying to use is not supported by the system. This can happen if certain characteristics are mutually exclusive or if they do not align with the active indicator settings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the material or product, where the active indicator does not allow the selected combination of characteristics.
  
  
  Master Data Inconsistencies: The master data (like material master, BOM, etc.) may have inconsistencies or missing entries that lead to this error.
  
  
  Active Indicator Settings: The active indicator may be set in a way