How To Fix MDG_CLF_LEAN023 - No value for mandatory 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: 023

• Message text: No value for mandatory characteristic &1 in valuation of material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_CLF_LEAN023 - No value for mandatory characteristic &1 in valuation of material &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_CLF_LEAN023 indicates that there is a missing value for a mandatory characteristic in the valuation of a material. This typically occurs in the context of Material Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to create or update a material that requires certain characteristics to be filled in.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mandatory Characteristic: The error arises when a mandatory characteristic (e.g., a specific attribute or property of the material) is not filled in during the material valuation process.
  Configuration Issues: The characteristics may not be properly configured in the system, or the material type may not have the necessary characteristics defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing values in the input data or incorrect mappings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Characteristics:
  
  Go to the Material Master data and check the characteristics that are defined for the material type you are working with.
  Ensure that all mandatory characteristics are filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the material type in the SAP system. Ensure that all required characteristics are defined and that they are marked as mandatory.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  If you are entering data manually, ensure that you are providing values for all mandatory fields when creating or updating the material.
  If you are using a data upload or interface, ensure that the data being uploaded includes all required fields.
  
  
  
  Validation Rules:
  
  Review any validation rules that may be in place that could be causing the error. Ensure that the rules are correctly set up and that they align with the business requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the material creation or update process again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MM03 (Display Material) to check and update material data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling mandatory characteristics.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on Material Master data management and characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage the material valuation process in SAP.