How To Fix CZ288 - Materials configurable; select the department classification

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CZ - Customizing messages

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Materials configurable; select the department classification

What causes this issue?

The indicator <LS><DS:DE.KZKFG>Material is configurable</></> is set
for this material type. This requires you to also select the user
department <LS>Classification</>. The system will otherwise cancel the
indicator if you proceed.

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?

If you want materials of this material type to be configurable, select
the user department <LS>Classification</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CZ288 - Materials configurable; select the department classification ?

  The SAP error message CZ288, which states "Materials configurable; select the department classification," typically occurs in the context of configurable materials in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a specific classification for the configurable material, which is often related to the configuration of the material in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Classification: The error usually arises when a configurable material is being processed (e.g., during sales order creation or production planning) but lacks the necessary department classification.
  Configuration Settings: The material may not be properly configured in the system, or the classification settings may not be correctly defined.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incomplete information in the classification view.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the classification view.
  Ensure that the department classification is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Assign Department Classification:
  
  If the department classification is missing, you can assign it by editing the material master (transaction code MM02).
  Navigate to the classification view and add the necessary classification.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the material are correctly defined in the system.
  Check the configuration profile and ensure that all required characteristics are set up.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material)
  CL02 (Change Class), CL03 (Display Class)
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configurable materials and classification.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in the configuration process, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the classification.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CZ288 error and ensure that your configurable materials are correctly classified in SAP.