How To Fix MA360 - No characteristic value combinations exist for the selected data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 360

• Message text: No characteristic value combinations exist for the selected data

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a plan based on an information structure for
which no characteristic value combinations have been created.

System Response

No plan can be created.

How to fix this error?

Either create one or more characteristic value combinations for this
information structure with <LS>Planning hierarchy -> Create</> in the
menu "Master data"
Or specify a characteristic value at every level

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA360 - No characteristic value combinations exist for the selected data ?

  The SAP error message MA360 ("No characteristic value combinations exist for the selected data") typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) when you are trying to access or process data related to characteristics and their values, such as in the context of variant configuration or when working with characteristics in a material master.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Characteristic Value Combinations: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find any valid combinations of characteristic values for the material or configuration you are trying to work with. This can happen if:
  
  The characteristic values have not been defined for the material.
  The characteristic value combinations have not been maintained in the configuration profile.
  The material is not correctly assigned to the configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration Profile: If the configuration profile assigned to the material does not match the characteristics defined, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the characteristic value assignment or incorrect settings in the configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the material master and check the characteristics assigned to the material. Ensure that the necessary characteristic values are defined.
  Use transaction code CT04 to check and maintain characteristics and their values.
  
  
  
  Maintain Characteristic Value Combinations:
  
  Use transaction code CU50 to maintain the characteristic value combinations for the material. Ensure that the combinations you need are created and active.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Check the configuration profile assigned to the material using transaction code CU41 or CU42. Ensure that it includes the necessary characteristics and that they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Material Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the material is correctly assigned to the configuration profile. You can do this in the material master under the classification view.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any data issues. You can use transaction code CUNI to check for inconsistencies in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on setting up characteristics and configuration profiles.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  CU50: Maintain Characteristic Value Combinations
  CU41: Display Configuration Profile
  CU42: Change Configuration Profile
  CUNI: Check Configuration Consistency
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  
  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 the cause of the MA360 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.