How To Fix MDG_CLF_LEAN021 - Unknown characteristic &1 in valuation of material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Unknown characteristic &1 in valuation of material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_CLF_LEAN021 - Unknown characteristic &1 in valuation of material &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_CLF_LEAN021 indicates that there is an unknown characteristic in the valuation of a material. This typically occurs in the context of Material Data Governance (MDG) when trying to process or validate material data that includes characteristics that are not recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristic referenced in the error message (&1) is not defined in the system or is not assigned to the material type or class.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material master data may be incorrectly configured, leading to the system not recognizing certain characteristics.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the classification or valuation data.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristics were recently added or modified, there may be issues with transport requests not being properly imported into the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify if the characteristic (&1) exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure it is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type and Class:
  
  Check the material type and classification assigned to the material (&2) to ensure that the characteristic is valid for that type/class.
  Use transaction code CL02 (Class Maintenance) to review the class and its assigned characteristics.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Ensure that the data being processed is complete and correct. Check for any missing values or incorrect entries in the material master data.
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to review the material data.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the characteristic was recently added or modified, ensure that the transport request containing these changes has been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for additional context or updates.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is being triggered. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02: Class Maintenance
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.