How To Fix MA304 - Characteristic values combination does not exist for info structure &

MA304 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Characteristic values combination does not exist for info structure &

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a rough-cut planning profile for an
information structure for which the specified characteristic values
combination has not been defined.

System Response

No rough-cut planning profile can be created.

How to fix this error?

Either create the characteristic values combination for this
information structure with <LS>Planning hierarchy -> Create</> in the
flexible planning menu "Master data"
Or specify a different characteristic values combination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA304 - Characteristic values combination does not exist for info structure & ?

  The SAP error message MA304, which states "Characteristic values combination does not exist for info structure &," typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or when working with information structures in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid combination of characteristic values for the specified information structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Values: The combination of characteristic values you are trying to use does not exist in the specified info structure. This could be due to incorrect data entry or a lack of configuration.
  Incorrect Info Structure: The info structure you are referencing may not be set up correctly or may not contain the expected characteristic values.
  Data Not Updated: The data for the info structure may not have been updated or may be outdated, leading to the absence of the required combination.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access