How To Fix FSH_PP_MD024 - Apply characteristic mapping before maintaining the deviation quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_PP_MD - Message Class for PP Master Data

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Apply characteristic mapping before maintaining the deviation quantity

What causes this issue?

You want to maintain deviation quantity. However, you have not mapped
characteristics for the header and component materials.

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?

Click the <ZK>Apply Mapping</> button to map characteristics for the
header and component materials. After mapping, you can maintain the
deviation quantity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_PP_MD024 - Apply characteristic mapping before maintaining the deviation quantity ?

  The SAP error message FSH_PP_MD024, which states "Apply characteristic mapping before maintaining the deviation quantity," typically occurs in the context of SAP Fashion Management (FSH) when working with product variants and characteristics. This error indicates that there is a requirement to map characteristics before you can proceed with maintaining deviation quantities for a product.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Missing Characteristic Mapping: The system requires that you have defined how the characteristics of the product variants are mapped before you can enter or adjust deviation quantities.
  Incorrect Sequence of Operations: You may be trying to maintain deviation quantities without first completing the necessary steps to apply characteristic mapping.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Mapping:
  
  Navigate to the characteristic mapping settings in your SAP system.
  Ensure that all necessary characteristics for the product variants are correctly mapped.
  
  
  
  Apply Characteristic Mapping:
  
  If you have not yet applied the characteristic mapping, do so. This typically involves defining how the characteristics of the product variants relate to each other and ensuring that they are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Product Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the product variant configuration and ensure that all required characteristics are defined and mapped correctly.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Maintaining Deviation Quantity:
  
  Once the characteristic mapping is applied, try to maintain the deviation quantity again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the mapping process, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources specific to SAP Fashion Management for detailed instructions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or KBA that might provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide solutions or workarounds.
  Training and Support: If you are part of an organization that uses SAP, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Fashion Management for assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the characteristic mapping is correctly applied, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with maintaining the deviation quantity.