How To Fix CX019 - No characteristics exist for material "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 019

• Message text: No characteristics exist for material "&"

What causes this issue?

No characteristics exist for material &V1&, to which you want to assign
values. The material is allocated to a variant class without
characteristics.

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?

Allocate characteristics to the material using the variant class.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX019 - No characteristics exist for material "&" ?

  The SAP error message CX019, which states "No characteristics exist for material '&'", typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics and classes in the Material Management (MM) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find any characteristics associated with the specified material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The material in question has not been assigned any characteristics in the classification system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Material Not Configured: The material may not be configured for variant configuration, meaning it lacks the necessary characteristics.
  Class Assignment Issues: The material may not be assigned to the correct class that contains the characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the material is assigned to a class that has characteristics.
  Ensure that the material is set up for variant configuration if applicable.
  
  
  
  Assign Characteristics:
  
  If the material is not assigned any characteristics, you can assign them by going to the classification view of the material master and adding the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Double-check the material number you are using to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Class Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct class that contains the required characteristics. You can do this in the classification view of the material master.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Profile:
  
  If the material is supposed to be a configurable material, ensure that the configuration profile is correctly set up and linked to the material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for setting up materials and characteristics in your specific SAP environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  CU50: Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Help Portal: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Variant Configuration and Material Management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CX019 error and ensure that the material has the necessary characteristics assigned.