How To Fix IS180 - No configuration exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 180

• Message text: No configuration exists

What causes this issue?

You are trying to display the object used as a reference for
configuration.
However, no configuration data has been entered yet.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter the configuration data first, and then display the reference if
necessary.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS180 - No configuration exists ?

  The SAP error message IS180 "No configuration exists" typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) when a user attempts to access a configuration profile or a product that has not been properly set up or does not have any valid configuration data associated with it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration Profile: The configuration profile for the material or product you are trying to configure does not exist.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or does not correspond to a valid configuration.
  Inactive Configuration: The configuration profile may be inactive or not properly maintained in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the configuration data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data related to the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Profile:
  
  Verify that the configuration profile for the material exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the configuration profile in the SAP system (Transaction Code: CU50 or CU01).
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Ensure that the material number you are trying to configure is correct and exists in the system. You can check this using Transaction Code: MM03 (Display Material).
  
  
  
  Activate Configuration:
  
  If the configuration profile exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can be done in the configuration profile settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the configuration data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the master data related to the configuration. This includes checking the characteristics, values, and dependencies associated with the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for setting up variant configuration in your specific SAP environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU50: Configuration Profile
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile
  MM03: Display Material
  CS03: Display BOM (Bill of Materials)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message IS180. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IS180 error and implement the appropriate solution.