How To Fix FSH_MARKERS008 - The characteristic &1 is not relevant for material &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MARKERS - Markers and Bundles

• Message number: 008

• Message text: The characteristic &1 is not relevant for material &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MARKERS008 - The characteristic &1 is not relevant for material &2. ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MARKERS008 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not relevant for a particular material (denoted as &2) in the context of SAP Fashion Management or similar modules. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to assign or process a characteristic that is not applicable to the specified material.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic in question may not be configured to be relevant for the material type or the specific material in the system.
  Material Master Data: The material may not have the necessary attributes or classifications that would allow it to utilize the specified characteristic.
  Incorrect Assignment: The characteristic might be incorrectly assigned to the material or the material type, leading to a mismatch.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data setup, such as missing links between characteristics and materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for characteristics in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the characteristic is set up correctly and is marked as relevant for the material type in question.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Access the material master data for the material &2.
  Verify that the material is assigned to the correct material type and that it has the necessary attributes.
  
  
  
  Adjust Assignments:
  
  If the characteristic is not relevant for the material, consider whether it should be removed from the assignment or if a different characteristic should be used.
  If the characteristic should be relevant, update the material type settings to include it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to characteristics and material management to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or CT04 (Create Characteristic) to make necessary adjustments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to material master data and characteristics.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in material management or the specific module you are working with.