How To Fix FSH_MAIN247 - Article &1 does not have new characteristic value storage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Article &1 does not have new characteristic value storage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MAIN247 - Article &1 does not have new characteristic value storage ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MAIN247 indicates that the article specified (denoted as &1) does not have a new characteristic value storage. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Fashion Management (SAP FMS) or SAP S/4HANA Fashion and Vertical Business, where articles (products) are managed with various characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value Storage: The article in question has not been set up with the necessary characteristic value storage. This can happen if the article was created without defining the required characteristics or if the characteristics were not properly assigned.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the characteristic values in the system, leading to the inability to store or retrieve the necessary data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or from an older version of SAP, the characteristic values may not have been correctly transferred or set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Article Configuration:
  
  Go to the article master data and verify that the necessary characteristics are defined and assigned to the article.
  Ensure that the characteristic value storage is properly configured for the article type.
  
  
  
  Define Characteristic Values:
  
  If the article does not have the required characteristic values, you may need to define them in the system. This can typically be done in the customizing settings for the article master.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings (SPRO) and check the configuration for article characteristics and their value storage. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the article data to ensure that all required fields and characteristics are populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources specific to SAP Fashion Management or the version of SAP you are using for detailed steps on setting up characteristic values.
  
  
  
  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: You may use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material) to check and modify article characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FSH_MAIN247 and ensure that the article has the necessary characteristic value storage.