How To Fix M3527 - Configuration values will be lost

M3527 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 527

• Message text: Configuration values will be lost

What causes this issue?

You have already performed configuration value assignment for the
configurable material.

System Response

This value assignment will be deleted by the system upon resetting the
configurable material.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M3527 - Details

• The SAP error message M3527, which states "Configuration values will be lost," typically occurs in the context of material master data or configuration settings in SAP. This message indicates that there are changes being made that could lead to the loss of existing configuration values if not handled properly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The error often arises when there are inconsistencies in the configuration settings for a material or a related object. For example, if you are trying to change a configuration profile or settings that are not compatible with existing data.
  Missing Required Fields: If certain required fields are not filled out or are incorrectly configured, it can lead to this warning.
  Changes in Configuration Profiles: If you are trying to change a configuration profile that has existing values, the system warns you that those values may be lost if the new profile does not support them.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings you