How To Fix KBGEN012 - No profile selected for material &1. Select one profile for each material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KBGEN - New Knowledge Base Generation

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No profile selected for material &1. Select one profile for each material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KBGEN012 - No profile selected for material &1. Select one profile for each material ?

  The SAP error message KBGEN012 indicates that there is no profile selected for a material in the context of creating or managing a material master record, particularly in relation to the costing or valuation of materials. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or change a material and the system requires a specific profile (such as a costing variant or valuation class) to be assigned to the material, but none has been selected.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profile Assignment: The material does not have a costing profile or valuation profile assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of profiles for the material.
  Data Entry Error: During the material creation or modification process, the user may have skipped the step of selecting a profile.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KBGEN012 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Profile:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM01 for creation or MM02 for modification).
  Ensure that you are in the appropriate view (e.g., Accounting or Costing).
  Look for the section where you can select a profile (such as Costing Variant or Valuation Class) and make sure to select the appropriate profile for the material.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure which profile to select, consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to the configuration documentation to understand which profiles are applicable for the materials you are working with.
  Ensure that the necessary profiles are defined in the system (transaction codes like OKB9 for costing variants or OBYC for valuation classes).
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Settings:
  
  Check the material type settings in the configuration to ensure that the profiles are correctly assigned to the material types you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on material master data management and the specific profiles required for your materials.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If this error is frequently encountered, consider providing training for users on how to properly create and manage material master records, including the importance of selecting the correct profiles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  OBYC - Configure Automatic Postings
  OKB9 - Define Costing Variants
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (such as Accounting, Costing, and Purchasing) are properly maintained and that the necessary data is filled out.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KBGEN012 error and successfully manage your material profiles in SAP.