How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_SP038 - Characteristics are not added without supplying related classes

MDG_BS_MAT_SP038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_SP - Message for MDG material SP

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Characteristics are not added without supplying related classes

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP038 - Characteristics are not added without supplying related classes ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_SP038 indicates that when trying to add characteristics to a material in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system, the system requires that related classes be supplied. This is a common issue when working with classification in SAP, particularly in the context of material master data.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  Missing Class Assignment: The characteristics you are trying to add are linked to a classification system that requires a class to be assigned. Without a class, the system cannot determine how to handle the characteristics.
  Incorrect Configuration: The classification system may not be properly configured, or the characteristics may not be correctly defined in relation to the classes.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process where the class was not specified or was incorrectly specified.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Class Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the material you are trying to classify has