How To Fix FSH_PP_MD029 - Enter a value for base characteristic to maintain quantity allocation

FSH_PP_MD029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Enter a value for base characteristic to maintain quantity allocation

What causes this issue?

You have not selected a value for the basic characteristic from the
input help.

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?

Enter a value from the input help to maintain costing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_PP_MD029 - Enter a value for base characteristic to maintain quantity allocation ?

  The SAP error message FSH_PP_MD029, which states "Enter a value for base characteristic to maintain quantity allocation," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Fashion Management (FSH) module, particularly when dealing with quantity allocations in the context of variant configuration or allocation management.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you are trying to maintain a quantity allocation for a product that requires a base characteristic (such as size, color, or style) to be specified, but that characteristic has not been provided. The system needs this information to correctly allocate quantities based on the defined characteristics of the product.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Base Characteristic: Determine which base characteristic is required for the quantity allocation. This could be a characteristic like size, color, or any other attribute that is relevant to the product.
  
  
  Enter the Required Value: Go to the relevant transaction or screen where you are trying to