How To Fix ISU_UIL217 - The reference product &1 does not contain any characteristics.

ISU_UIL217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISU_UIL - Message class for UPIL

• Message number: 217

• Message text: The reference product &1 does not contain any characteristics.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISU_UIL217 - The reference product &1 does not contain any characteristics. ?

  The SAP error message ISU_UIL217 indicates that the reference product specified does not contain any characteristics. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) when working with product master data or when trying to create or modify a product that is expected to have certain characteristics defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The reference product you are trying to use does not have any characteristics defined in the system. Characteristics are essential for defining the attributes of a product in SAP IS-U.
  Incorrect Reference Product: The reference product ID you are using may be incorrect or not properly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the product master data, leading to the absence of expected characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Reference Product: Verify that the reference product ID you are using is correct. You can do this by navigating to the product master data and checking the characteristics assigned to