How To Fix CU701 - Configuration profile for material & not yet created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Configuration profile for material & not yet created

What causes this issue?

You want to display or change a configuration profile which does not
yet exist.

System Response

The system checks whether the configuration profile entered exists. If
it does not, you see an error message if you try to display or change
the material.

How to fix this error?

If you want to create the configuration profile, choose the appropriate
function.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU701 - Configuration profile for material & not yet created ?

  The SAP error message CU701 indicates that a configuration profile for a specific material has not yet been created. This error typically occurs in the context of variant configuration, where materials are configured based on specific characteristics and options.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration Profile: The primary cause of this error is that the configuration profile for the material in question has not been set up in the system. This can happen if the material is newly created and the configuration profile has not been defined.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up to allow for configuration profiles.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the system from recognizing the configuration profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Configuration Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code CU41 (Create Configuration Profile).
  Enter the material number and create a new configuration profile for the material.
  Define the necessary characteristics and dependencies for the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type:
  
  Ensure that the material type is appropriate for variant configuration. The material type should be set to allow for configuration (e.g., KMAT for configurable materials).
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data.
  Ensure that the material is set up correctly and that all necessary views (especially the Basic Data and Sales views) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  If there are existing dependencies that are supposed to be linked to the configuration profile, ensure they are correctly defined and associated with the material.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration profile was created in a development environment, ensure that it has been transported to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU41: Create Configuration Profile
  CU42: Change Configuration Profile
  CU43: Display Configuration Profile
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Variant Configuration for detailed steps on setting up configuration profiles and managing characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to configuration profiles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CU701 error and successfully create a configuration profile for the material in question.