How To Fix CM_SUB_MLI051 - Error &1 reading inheritance relationships for specification &2

CM_SUB_MLI051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_MLI - Messages for Multilevel Inheritance

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Error &1 reading inheritance relationships for specification &2

What causes this issue?

One of the following errors occurred when reading the inheritance
relationships of a specification:
1: The specification was not found.
2: The inheritance template was not found.
3, 4: An internal system error occurred.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Open the specification and check the corresponding inheritance
relationships manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_MLI051 - Error &1 reading inheritance relationships for specification &2 ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_MLI051 typically indicates an issue with reading inheritance relationships for a specification in the context of SAP's Classification Management or Material Master data. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access or modify specifications that have inheritance relationships defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The specification or its related data may be incomplete or missing, leading to issues when the system tries to read the inheritance relationships.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specification or its related data.
  Database Issues: There could be a problem with the database, such as corruption or inconsistency in the data related to the specifications.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the classification or specification management could lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Specification Data: Verify that the specification &2 exists and is complete. Ensure that all required fields and relationships are properly defined.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure