How To Fix MAT_MESSAGES111 - &1 is not a valid Characteristics Quantity Type Code

MAT_MESSAGES111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MAT_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 111

• Message text: &1 is not a valid Characteristics Quantity Type Code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MAT_MESSAGES111 - &1 is not a valid Characteristics Quantity Type Code ?

  The SAP error message "MAT_MESSAGES111 &1 is not a valid Characteristics Quantity Type Code" typically occurs when there is an issue with the characteristics or attributes defined for a material in the SAP system, particularly in the context of classification or variant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Quantity Type Code: The error indicates that the system is trying to use a quantity type code that is not recognized or valid in the context of the material's characteristics.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the material master data or in the classification system.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered an incorrect or unsupported value for a characteristic.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for the characteristics or quantity type codes may not have been set up in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic) and verify the definition of the characteristic in question. Ensure that the quantity type code is correctly defined