How To Fix IS066 - Configuration: no config. characteristics for config. material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Configuration: no config. characteristics for config. material &

What causes this issue?

Although the material that you have entered has been created as a
<GL:configurable_material>configurable material</> and has also been
configured, no configuration characteristics have been entered yet.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Choose a different configurable material, or have the configuration
characteristics defined for the material by the appropriate person.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS066 - Configuration: no config. characteristics for config. material & ?

  The SAP error message IS066 ("Configuration: no config. characteristics for config. material &") typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any configuration characteristics for the specified configurable material. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration Characteristics: The material in question does not have any configuration characteristics defined in the system. This can happen if the material was not properly set up for variant configuration.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be configured to support variant configuration.
  Configuration Profile Issues: The configuration profile assigned to the material may not be set up correctly or may not be assigned at all.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or class assignments.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if the material is set up as a configurable material. Ensure that the "Configurable" checkbox is selected in the Basic Data view.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Ensure that a configuration profile is assigned to the material. You can check this in the material master under the "Sales: Sales Org. Data" or "Basic Data" views.
  If a configuration profile is missing, you may need to create one (transaction code CU41) and assign it to the material.
  
  
  
  Define Characteristics:
  
  If the material is supposed to have configuration characteristics, ensure that these characteristics are defined in the classification system (transaction code CL02).
  Check if the characteristics are assigned to the appropriate class and that the class is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Check Class Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct class that contains the configuration characteristics. You can check this in the material master under the "Classification" view.
  
  
  
  Recreate Configuration:
  
  If the configuration was previously set up and is now missing, you may need to recreate the configuration settings for the material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up variant configuration and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CU41: Create Configuration Profile
  CL02: Change Characteristics
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to variant configuration and the specific error message.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing SAP training materials or documentation on variant configuration to ensure proper setup and understanding of the process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the IS066 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.