How To Fix CMD_BS_MAT_API005 - Configuration values have to be maintained separately for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_BS_MAT_API - Message Class for Sydney Material API Layer

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Configuration values have to be maintained separately for material &1

What causes this issue?

No Configuration values assignment possible from the material.

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?

Please maintain the value assignment for the configurable material
using the ERP transactions.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_API005 - Configuration values have to be maintained separately for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_API005 indicates that configuration values need to be maintained separately for a specific material (denoted by &1). This error typically arises in the context of material management and configuration settings in SAP, particularly when dealing with configurable materials or variant configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration Data: The error usually occurs when the system expects certain configuration values for a material that have not been maintained. This can happen if the material is a configurable material and the necessary configuration settings have not been defined.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up correctly to allow for the required configuration settings.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as missing entries in the configuration tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Configuration Values:
  
  Go to the transaction code CU50 (or CU41 for configurable materials) to maintain the configuration values for the material in question.
  Ensure that all necessary configuration settings are defined for the material.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to check the material master data for the specific material. Ensure that the material type and other relevant fields are correctly set up.
  Verify that the configuration profile is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profiles:
  
  Check the configuration profiles associated with the material. Ensure that they are correctly defined and that all required characteristics and values are included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to configurable materials and variant configuration to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the configuration values are being checked and why the error is being triggered.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU50: Maintain Configuration
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CU41: Maintain Configuration Profile
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMD_BS_MAT_API005 error and ensure that the necessary configuration values are maintained for the specified material.