How To Fix EE_SALES053 - Product &1 has no configuration characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EE_SALES -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Product &1 has no configuration characteristics

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EE_SALES053 - Product &1 has no configuration characteristics ?

  The SAP error message EE_SALES053 indicates that a product (material) does not have any configuration characteristics defined. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration, where products are configured based on specific characteristics and values.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration Characteristics: The product (material) in question has not been assigned any configuration characteristics in the system. This means that the system cannot determine how to configure the product based on user input.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up for variant configuration, or it may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup for the material, such as missing or incomplete configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Configuration Characteristics:
  
  Go to the material master record for the product in question.
  Navigate to the "Classification" view and ensure that the necessary characteristics are defined and assigned to the material.
  If characteristics do not exist, you may need to create them in the classification system.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type:
  
  Ensure that the material type is appropriate for variant configuration. The material type should be set to allow for configuration (e.g., "KMAT" for configurable materials).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Check the configuration profile assigned to the material. Ensure that it is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check for Inheritance:
  
  If the material is a variant of a configurable product, ensure that it inherits the correct characteristics from its parent material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up configurable materials and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), CL02 (Change Class), and CU50 (Configuration Profile) to manage and review material and characteristic settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EE_SALES053 error and ensure that the product has the necessary configuration characteristics defined.