How To Fix FSH_MARKERS002 - You must enter at least one characteristic for material &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MARKERS - Markers and Bundles

• Message number: 002

• Message text: You must enter at least one characteristic for material &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MARKERS002 - You must enter at least one characteristic for material &1. ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MARKERS002 indicates that when trying to create or modify a material in the Fashion Management module (or similar contexts), you must enter at least one characteristic for the specified material. This is particularly relevant in industries like fashion, where materials often have various attributes (like color, size, style, etc.) that need to be defined.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The material you are trying to create or modify does not have any characteristics assigned to it.
  Characteristics are essential for the system to identify and differentiate between various materials, especially in fashion management where variations are common.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that at least one characteristic is assigned to the material. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Access the Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code for material master (e.g., MM01 for creation or MM02 for modification).
  
  
  
  Select the Appropriate Views:
  
  Ensure you are in the appropriate view that allows you to enter characteristics. This is usually the "Basic Data" or "Classification" view.
  
  
  
  Enter Characteristics:
  
  In the classification view, you should see an option to add characteristics. Click on the button to add characteristics and select at least one characteristic that applies to your material.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After entering the necessary characteristics, save the material master record.
  
  
  
  Check for Required Characteristics:
  
  If there are specific characteristics that are mandatory for certain material types, ensure that you are entering those as well.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Characteristics and Classes: In SAP, characteristics are attributes that define the properties of a material, while classes are groups of characteristics. Make sure that the characteristics you are trying to assign are defined in the system.
  Material Types: Different material types may have different requirements for characteristics. Check the configuration for the material type you are working with.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify the material master and its characteristics.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on material master data management and characteristics.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.