How To Fix LB097 - No char. values have been assigned to unit of meas. & and material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 097

• Message text: No char. values have been assigned to unit of meas. & and material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB097 - No char. values have been assigned to unit of meas. & and material & ?

  The SAP error message LB097 ("No char. values have been assigned to unit of meas. & and material &") typically occurs when there is an issue with the assignment of characteristic values to a unit of measure for a specific material in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of handling characteristics in the SAP system, particularly in the areas of variant configuration or classification.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Values: The material in question does not have any characteristic values assigned to the specified unit of measure.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the material or the unit of measure may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material or its characteristics.
  Unit of Measure Issues: The unit of measure being used may not be properly defined or linked to the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the classification data for the material.
  Ensure that the necessary characteristics are defined and that values are assigned to them.
  
  
  
  Assign Characteristic Values:
  
  If characteristic values are missing, you can assign them by navigating to the classification view of the material and adding the required values.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Check the unit of measure settings for the material. Ensure that the unit of measure is correctly defined in the material master and that it is linked to the appropriate characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  If you are using variant configuration, ensure that the configuration profiles and dependencies are correctly set up to include the necessary characteristics and values.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material and its classification data to identify any discrepancies that may need to be resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling characteristic values and units of measure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  CL03 (Display Class)
  CL02 (Change Class)
  CL01 (Create Class)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and classification settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LB097 error and ensure that the material and its associated characteristics are correctly configured in the SAP system.