How To Fix MDG_CLF_LEAN016 - Missing material number in valuation of characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_CLF_LEAN - Lean Classification - Central Governance parts

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Missing material number in valuation of characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_CLF_LEAN016 - Missing material number in valuation of characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_CLF_LEAN016 indicates that there is a missing material number in the valuation of a characteristic in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system, specifically related to the classification of materials. This error typically arises when the system expects a material number to be present for a specific characteristic valuation but cannot find it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Number: The most common cause is that the material number is not provided or is incorrectly referenced in the classification data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the classification system or the material master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing entries in the classification tables or incorrect links between materials and their characteristics.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently left the material number field blank during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Number: Ensure that the material number is correctly entered and exists in