How To Fix MGW_UTILITIES018 - Characteristic value restrictions not created for generic material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MGW_UTILITIES - Article Master: Messages for Enhancement Programs

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Characteristic value restrictions not created for generic material &1

What causes this issue?

Characteristic value restrictions were not created at the level of the
generic article for the new variant even though for the conversion of a
single article into a variant, the creation of characteristic value
restrictions is requested by default.
The reason for this is that the generic article already has variants,
but characteristic value restrictions do not exist for these variants.
Characteristic value restrictions are not created to prevent the
existing variants from later being classified as inconsistent in article
maintenance (transaction
<DS:TRAN.MM42>Change Article</>) because these variants use
characteristic values that are not defined as valid values at generic
article level.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you want to use characteristic value restrictions for this generic
article, in article maintenance, you must add characteristic value
restrictions for generic article &V1&. These characteristic value
restrictions must contain at least all characteristic values that the
existing variants use; otherwise, inconsistencies can occur and it will
not be possible to save the defined characteristic value restrictions.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MGW_UTILITIES018 - Characteristic value restrictions not created for generic material &1 ?

  The SAP error message MGW_UTILITIES018 indicates that there are issues with creating characteristic value restrictions for a generic material. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with materials that have characteristics defined in the system.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics that are supposed to be assigned to the generic material may not be defined or may not be properly assigned in the material master.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in creating the necessary restrictions.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or its characteristics, such as missing values or incorrect data types.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify characteristic value restrictions.
  
  
  Generic Material Settings: The settings for the generic material itself may not be properly configured, which can prevent the creation of characteristic value restrictions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristics: Ensure that all the required characteristics are defined in the system and are correctly assigned to the generic material. You can do this by navigating to the material master and checking the classification view.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Verify that the configuration settings for the material are correct. This includes checking the configuration profile and ensuring that all necessary dependencies and constraints are defined.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to identify any inconsistencies in the material master data. You can use transaction codes like MM02 to modify the material and check for any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify characteristic value restrictions. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or solutions based on the specific configuration of your system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and CL02 (Change Class) to manage material and classification data.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as they may contain specific fixes or workarounds.
  Variant Configuration: If you are working with variant configuration, ensure that the configuration profiles and dependencies are correctly set up.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MGW_UTILITIES018 error message in SAP.