How To Fix MA795 - There is no point entering a comb. key w/o a combinat. of characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 795

• Message text: There is no point entering a comb. key w/o a combinat. of characteristics

What causes this issue?

You tried to process a combination key without the related combination
of characteristics. However, the system is not able to interpret a
combination key without the combination of characteristics.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Process the combination key together with the combination of
characteristics.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA795 - There is no point entering a comb. key w/o a combinat. of characteristics ?

  The SAP error message MA795, which states "There is no point entering a comb. key w/o a combinat. of characteristics," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) when dealing with characteristics and classification in the context of variant configuration or similar scenarios.
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to enter a combination key (which is often used for variant configuration) without having defined the necessary characteristics that are required for that combination. In other words, the system expects certain characteristics to be defined for the combination key you are trying to use, but they are either missing or not properly configured.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristics Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the material or product in question.
  Ensure that the necessary characteristics are defined and assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Define Combinations:
  
  If you are using variant configuration, make sure that the combinations of characteristics are properly defined in the configuration profile.
  You can do this by navigating to the configuration profile settings and ensuring that all required characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Review Class and Object Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct class and that the class has the necessary characteristics defined.
  You can check this in the classification view of the material master.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Data:
  
  Verify that all required fields and data entries are filled out correctly in the material master or configuration profile.
  Sometimes, missing data can lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required characteristics or how to set them up, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the entry again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or CL02 (Change Class) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the material master or configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MA795 error and successfully enter the combination key with the required characteristics.