How To Fix CUMTX660 - A maximum of 99999 different value combinations is allowed

CUMTX660 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 660

• Message text: A maximum of 99999 different value combinations is allowed

What causes this issue?

You want to save the entries in a variant table.

System Response

The system found that the number of value combinations entered is
greater than 99999. This is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Reduce the number of value combinations to a maximum of 99999.
If you enter more than one value for a characteristic in a table line,
the values are automatically multiplied out to make several lines.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CUMTX660 - Details

• The SAP error message CUMTX660 indicates that you have exceeded the limit of 99,999 different value combinations in a particular context, typically related to characteristics in a classification system or variant configuration. This error often arises in scenarios involving material master data, classification, or variant configuration where a large number of combinations of characteristics and values are being defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Combinations: The primary cause of this error is that the number of unique combinations of characteristics and their values has surpassed the maximum limit set by SAP.
  Complex Configuration: In cases where products have many configurable characteristics, the number of possible combinations can grow rapidly, leading to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, this can also be due to incorrect or excessive data entry, where unnecessary characteristics or values have been defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Characteristics and Values: Analyze the characteristics and their values defined for the material or configuration. Identify any redundant or unnecessary characteristics