How To Fix M2432 - & : characteristic - source field or formula missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 432

• Message text: & : characteristic - source field or formula missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2432 - & : characteristic - source field or formula missing ?

  The SAP error message M2432, which states "Characteristic - source field or formula missing," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) when there is an issue with the configuration of characteristics in the context of variant configuration or when defining a material's attributes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Source Field: The error indicates that a characteristic is defined, but the system cannot find the source field or formula that is supposed to provide a value for that characteristic. This can happen if:
  
  The characteristic is not properly linked to a source field in the material master or configuration profile.
  The source field has been deleted or is not correctly defined in the system.
  There is a mismatch between the characteristic and the data source.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: If the configuration settings for the material or the variant are not set up correctly, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Missing Formula: If a formula is expected to calculate the value of a characteristic and it is not defined, this error can also occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the characteristic in transaction CT04 (Characteristic) and ensure that the source field is correctly defined.
  Verify that the characteristic is linked to the correct source field in the material master or configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Use transaction MM03 to check the material master data and ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Profile:
  
  Use transaction CU41 to check the configuration profile associated with the material. Ensure that all characteristics are correctly defined and linked to their respective source fields.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Formula:
  
  If a formula is required for the characteristic, ensure that it is defined in the system. You can do this in transaction CU62 (Define Formula).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  MM03: Display Material
  CU41: Configuration Profile
  CU62: Define Formula
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on characteristics, configuration profiles, and variant configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.