How To Fix FSH_MAIN153 - Characteristic value conversion not relevant for material of type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MAIN - Message Class for Article Master Data

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Characteristic value conversion not relevant for material of type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MAIN153 - Characteristic value conversion not relevant for material of type &1 ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MAIN153 indicates that there is an issue with the characteristic value conversion for a material of a specific type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Fashion Management (FSH) or similar modules where materials are managed with specific characteristics.
  Cause:
  The error message occurs when the system attempts to convert characteristic values for a material that is not relevant for the conversion process. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Material Type: The material type specified in the error message is not configured to use the characteristic value conversion.
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic values or the conversion settings may not be properly defined in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or its characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the material type in question is set up correctly in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the Material Master (transaction code MM02 or MM03).
  Ensure that the material type is allowed to use characteristic value conversion.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Value Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration for characteristics and check if the characteristic values are defined correctly for the material type.
  Ensure that the characteristic values you are trying to convert are relevant for the material type.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the material master data to ensure that there are no discrepancies.
  You can use transaction codes like MM02 to review the material data and make necessary corrections.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to characteristic value conversion to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01, MM02, MM03 (for material master maintenance), and possibly customizing transactions related to characteristics and material types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.