How To Fix MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG027 - Characteristic & is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG - Message class for Loader

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Characteristic & is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG027 - Characteristic & is not valid ?

  The SAP error message MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG027 indicates that a characteristic specified in the Material Master Data Governance (MDG) process is not valid. This error typically arises during the data loading or validation process when the system encounters a characteristic that does not exist or is not recognized in the context of the material being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message does not exist in the system or is not defined for the material type being processed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the material master data settings or may not be assigned to the relevant material type or industry sector.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect value entered for the characteristic in the data being uploaded or processed.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code CT04 (Characteristic) and verify that the characteristic exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the appropriate material type and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OMS2 to check the configuration of the material type and ensure that the characteristic is included in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Review the data being uploaded or processed to ensure that the characteristic is correctly specified and that there are no typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the characteristic. This can be checked using transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements or constraints related to the characteristic in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, re-run the data load or validation process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic maintenance
  OMS2: Material type configuration
  MDG: Material Data Governance transactions for managing material data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in 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 the necessary corrections to resolve it.