How To Fix MDG_CLF_LEAN022 - Wrong 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: 022

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_CLF_LEAN022 - Wrong characteristic &1 in valuation of material &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_CLF_LEAN022 indicates that there is an issue with the characteristic assigned to a material in the context of Material Data Governance (MDG). Specifically, it suggests that the characteristic being referenced is incorrect or not valid for the valuation of the specified material.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic assigned to the material may not be valid for the material type or the valuation class.
  Missing Characteristics: The required characteristics for the material valuation might not be defined or assigned correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master data settings or in the classification system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to reject the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the material master data and verify the characteristics assigned to the material. Ensure that the characteristic is valid for the material type and valuation class.
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material and check the classification view.
  
  
  
  Review Classification Settings:
  
  Check the classification settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the characteristics are correctly defined in the classification system.
  Use transaction code CL02 to display and modify characteristics if necessary.
  
  
  
  Validate Material Type and Valuation Class:
  
  Ensure that the material type and valuation class are correctly configured to accept the characteristics being used.
  Check the configuration in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any inconsistencies in the material master data.
  Use transaction code MM02 to make necessary corrections.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CL02: Change Characteristic
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Material Master Data Governance: Familiarize yourself with the principles of Material Data Governance in SAP, as it can help in understanding how characteristics and valuation are managed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message MDG_CLF_LEAN022.