How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_API005 - Configuration values have to be maintained separately for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_API - Message Class for Sydney Material API Layer

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Configuration values have to be maintained separately for material &1

What causes this issue?

No Configuration values assignment possible from the material.

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?

Please maintain the value assignment for the configurable material
using the ERP transactions.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_API005 - Configuration values have to be maintained separately for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_API005 indicates that configuration values must be maintained separately for a specific material. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when there are inconsistencies or missing configuration settings for a material that is being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually occurs when the system expects certain configuration values (like material type, industry sector, etc.) to be defined separately for the material in question, but they are not maintained.
  Material Type Settings: Each material type may have specific settings that need to be configured in the system. If these settings are not properly defined, the error will be triggered.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the way the material data is structured in the MDG system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP and ensure that all necessary values for the material type are maintained.
  Use transaction