How To Fix CMAP117 - No MATM entry has been maintained for attribute [&1]

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMAP - CSM Messages

• Message number: 117

• Message text: No MATM entry has been maintained for attribute [&1]

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Carry out the following activity for attribute &V1&:
<DS:SIMG.CMAP_VC>set up model for semantic mapping</>, navigation step:
<LS>Maintain target attribute from several source attributes</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMAP117 - No MATM entry has been maintained for attribute [&1] ?

  The SAP error message CMAP117 indicates that there is no Material Master (MATM) entry maintained for a specific attribute in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a specific attribute to be defined in the Material Master, but it is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The specific attribute that the error message refers to has not been maintained in the Material Master for the material in question.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require certain attributes to be defined, but they have not been set up correctly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it is possible that some attributes were not transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master transaction (e.g., MM01 for creation or MM02 for modification).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views that include the missing attribute.
  Fill in the required fields for the attribute that is causing the error and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO) to ensure that the required attributes are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the necessary settings for the material type and industry sector are in place.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, validate the data to ensure that all required attributes are present and correctly populated.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 to display the material and check for missing data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the attribute in question and how to maintain it.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material).
  Material Master Views: Ensure that you are familiar with the different views of the Material Master (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) as the attribute may belong to a specific view.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMAP117 error and ensure that the necessary Material Master data is maintained correctly.