How To Fix CX016 - No configurable material selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No configurable material selected

What causes this issue?

The material you selected is not configurable. For this function, you
can only select configurable materials.
<DS:GLOS.configurable_material>configurable materials</> are either
created with a material type that has the <ZH>configurable</> indicator
(material type KMAT in the standard system) or defined as configurable
using the indicator in the material master.

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?

Select a configurable material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX016 - No configurable material selected ?

  The SAP error message CX016 "No configurable material selected" typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a configurable material that meets the criteria specified in the transaction or process you are attempting to execute.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configurable Material: The material you are trying to configure may not be set up as a configurable material in the system.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be compatible with variant configuration.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to find the configurable material may not match any existing materials in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the configurable materials.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as missing characteristics or classes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material you are trying to configure is set up as a configurable material. You can check this in the material master (transaction MM03) under the "Basic Data" or "Sales" views.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Type:
  
  Confirm that the material type is appropriate for variant configuration. Common material types for configurable materials include KMAT (Configurable Material).
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Check the selection criteria you are using to find the configurable material. Ensure that they are correct and that there are materials in the system that meet these criteria.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and configure the materials. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Master Data Review:
  
  Review the master data for the configurable materials. Ensure that all necessary characteristics and classes are correctly defined and assigned.
  
  
  
  Transaction Code:
  
  If you are using a specific transaction code (like CU50 for configuration), ensure that you are following the correct steps and that the transaction is set up properly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), CU01 (Create Configurable Material), and CU50 (Configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on variant configuration for a better understanding of how configurable materials work and how to set them up correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in variant configuration.