How To Fix CU886 - Interface design not applied from material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 886

• Message text: Interface design not applied from material &2

What causes this issue?

You created a configuration profile for material &V1& by copying the
profile for material &V2&, but the inteface design was not copied.

System Response

The system checks the class allocation of both objects. The interface
design can only be used for objects that are allocated to the same
class. If the class allocation does not match, the interface design is
not copied.

How to fix this error?

Create a new interface design for the object.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU886 - Interface design not applied from material &2 ?

  The SAP error message CU886 ("Interface design not applied from material &2") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) when there is an issue with the interface design of a configurable material. This error indicates that the system is unable to apply the interface design for the specified material, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Interface Design: The interface design for the material may not be defined or may be missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to apply the interface design.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or its configuration profiles.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the interface design for the material.
  Transport Issues: If the material or its configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Interface Design: Verify that the interface design is correctly defined for the material in question. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings for the material and checking the associated interface design.
  Review Configuration Settings: Ensure that all configuration settings for the material are correctly set up. This includes checking the configuration profile and any dependencies that may affect the interface design.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the material and its configuration. This can often be done using transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration) or CU60 (Configuration Profile).
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the interface design. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Transport Logs: If the material was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues during the transport process.
  Recreate Interface Design: If the interface design is missing or corrupted, you may need to recreate it from scratch.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU01 (Create Configuration Profile), CU02 (Change Configuration Profile), and CU03 (Display Configuration Profile).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Variant Configuration and interface design to ensure that you are following best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.