How To Fix FSH_MAIN177 - Cannot maintain size1 for distr. curve &1, version &2; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Cannot maintain size1 for distr. curve &1, version &2; see long text

What causes this issue?

You cannot maintain size1 for the distribution curve for one of the
following reasons:
The distribution curve was not created using individual characteristic
type size1.
The distribution curve was created using characteristic profile which
does not contain variant creating characteristics of type size1.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MAIN177 - Cannot maintain size1 for distr. curve &1, version &2; see long text ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MAIN177 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining the distribution curve for a specific size in the SAP Fashion Management (FSH) module. This error typically arises when there is a problem with the configuration or data related to the distribution curve for a particular version of a product.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The distribution curve for the specified size and version may not be defined or is incomplete.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings for the distribution curves in the system.
  Version Issues: The version specified may not be active or may not have the necessary data associated with it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to maintain the distribution curve for the specified size and version.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Distribution Curve Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP to check if the distribution curve for the specified size and version exists.
  Ensure that all required data is correctly entered and saved.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for distribution curves in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly according to business requirements.
  
  
  
  Activate Version:
  
  If the version specified in the error message is inactive, activate it or create a new version with the necessary distribution curve data.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Check the user’s authorization profile to ensure that they have the necessary permissions to maintain distribution curves. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to adjust the permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. Use the transaction code SE91 to look up the message class and find the long text associated with FSH_MAIN177 for additional context.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FSH1 (Maintain Distribution Curve) or FSH2 (Display Distribution Curve) to manage distribution curves effectively.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides related to SAP Fashion Management for more detailed information on managing distribution curves.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message FSH_MAIN177.