How To Fix COWIPB123 - No configuration data exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COWIPB - Messages for WIP Batch

• Message number: 123

• Message text: No configuration data exists

What causes this issue?

The selected item of the production/process order is not configured.

System Response

When a goods receipt batch is created, the system either does not copy
any characteristics or terminates the function.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, configure the item of the production/process order.
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The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COWIPB123 - No configuration data exists ?

  The SAP error message COWIPB123: No configuration data exists typically occurs in the context of the SAP Production Planning (PP) module, particularly when dealing with configurable materials. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary configuration data for a specific material or product.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration Data: The most common cause is that the configuration data for the material has not been maintained in the system. This could be due to incomplete master data setup.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up correctly to allow for configuration.
  Missing Characteristics or Values: The characteristics or values required for the configuration might not be defined or assigned properly.
  Incorrect Configuration Profile: The configuration profile assigned to the material may not be set up correctly or may not exist.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the configuration data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the configuration data is maintained correctly.
  Ensure that the material is set up as a configurable material.
  
  
  
  Maintain Configuration Profile:
  
  Check the configuration profile assigned to the material (transaction code CU41).
  Ensure that all necessary characteristics and values are defined.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristics:
  
  Ensure that all required characteristics for the configuration are defined in the class assigned to the material (transaction code CL02).
  Check if the characteristics have valid values assigned.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Data:
  
  If the material is supposed to have configuration data, ensure that it has been created and is active.
  Use transaction code CU50 to check the configuration data for the material.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the configuration data. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to configurable materials and configuration profiles for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CU41: Maintain Configuration Profile
  CU50: Configuration Simulation
  CL02: Display Class
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  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 identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.