How To Fix CX005 - No configuration profile selected for configurable object &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No configuration profile selected for configurable object &

What causes this issue?

You entered a material that has no configuration profile, or the
configuration profile is not released.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Either create a configuration profile for the material or check the
status of the configuration profile.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX005 - No configuration profile selected for configurable object & ?

  The SAP error message CX005 ("No configuration profile selected for configurable object &") typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a configuration profile for the specified configurable object (usually a material or product) when trying to create or process a configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration Profile: The most common cause is that the configurable object does not have an associated configuration profile defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be set up correctly for variant configuration.
  Profile Assignment Issues: The configuration profile may not be assigned to the material or may be incorrectly assigned.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data related to the configuration profiles or the configurable object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration Profile Assignment:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction MM03) and check if the configuration profile is assigned correctly under the relevant views (usually the Basic Data or Sales views).
  Ensure that the configuration profile is active and correctly linked to the material.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Configuration Profile:
  
  If no configuration profile exists, you may need to create one using transaction CU41 (Create Configuration Profile).
  After creating the profile, ensure it is assigned to the material in the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in transaction CU01 (Maintain Configuration Profile) to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Verify that the characteristics and values are correctly set up in the configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Use transaction CU50 (Configuration Profile) to check for any inconsistencies or errors in the configuration data.
  If inconsistencies are found, resolve them as necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up and managing configuration profiles.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is occurring. This may require technical expertise in ABAP or SAP configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CU41: Create Configuration Profile
  CU01: Maintain Configuration Profile
  CU50: Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  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 and resolve the cause of the CX005 error in your SAP system.