How To Fix KU309 - Characteristic & invalid: Parameter records missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 309

• Message text: Characteristic & invalid: Parameter records missing

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& was later included in the selection and
summarization class (&V2&-&V3&). The number of object assignments
already existing did not allow more parameters to be set for the
characteristics online. This means that you cannot select or
summarize via this characteristic.

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?

Start RMCLMASS for class &V2&-&V3& and for characteristic
&V1& in the background.

<DS:TRAN.CL6M>Proceed</>
ENDIF
Note
You can also call up the program via the classification menu.
To do this, select <LS>Logistics -> Central functions ->
Classification -> Environment -> Reorganization -> Mass change</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KU309 - Characteristic & invalid: Parameter records missing ?

  The SAP error message KU309 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic in the context of variant configuration. Specifically, it means that the characteristic specified is invalid because the parameter records are missing. This typically occurs when the system is trying to process a configuration that requires certain parameters or records that have not been defined or are not available.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Parameter Records: The characteristic in question may not have any associated parameter records defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the material or product may not be set up correctly, leading to missing links between characteristics and their values.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrectly defined characteristics or values.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the required parameter records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify that the characteristic in question is correctly defined and has the necessary parameter records.
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the correct class and that the class is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Use transaction CU50 (Configuration Profile) to check the configuration settings for the material. Ensure that all required characteristics are included and properly linked.
  If you are using variant configuration, ensure that the configuration profile is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Maintain Parameter Records:
  
  If parameter records are missing, you may need to create or maintain them. This can be done in the characteristic maintenance screen or through the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  Use transaction MM02 to check the material master data and ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the characteristics and their parameter records. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling variant configuration and characteristic definitions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CU50: Configuration Profile
  MM02: Change Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the KU309 error message in SAP.