How To Fix CUMTX623 - No characteristics and field assignments are maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CUMTX - Variant Configuration - Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 623

• Message text: No characteristics and field assignments are maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CUMTX623 - No characteristics and field assignments are maintained ?

  The SAP error message CUMTX623, which states "No characteristics and field assignments are maintained," typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when working with characteristics in the context of a material master or a configurable product. This error indicates that the system cannot find any characteristics or field assignments that are necessary for the configuration of the product.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The product or material you are trying to configure does not have any characteristics assigned to it.
  Field Assignments Not Maintained: The field assignments that link the characteristics to the relevant fields in the configuration profile are not set up.
  Incorrect Configuration Profile: The configuration profile may not be correctly assigned to the material or may not have been created properly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data setup, such as missing links between the characteristics and the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristics Assignment:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if the characteristics are assigned to the material.
  If not, you need to assign the relevant characteristics to the material.
  
  
  
  Maintain Field Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code CU01 (Create Configuration Profile) or CU02 (Change Configuration Profile) to maintain the field assignments.
  Ensure that the characteristics are properly linked to the configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Ensure that the configuration profile is correctly assigned to the material. You can check this in the material master under the "Sales: Sales Org. Data 1" or "Basic Data" views.
  If the configuration profile is missing, create a new one and assign it to the material.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the configuration data.
  You can use transaction code CU50 to check the configuration data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Variant Configuration to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed in setting up characteristics and configuration profiles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  CU03: Display Configuration Profile
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CU50: Configuration Overview
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation on Variant Configuration in SAP to better understand how to set up and manage characteristics and configuration profiles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CUMTX623 error and ensure that your materials are properly configured for use in SAP.