How To Fix MGW_VENDOR_CHAR005 - Supplier article characteristic values still exist for the material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MGW_VENDOR_CHAR - Artikelspezifische Lieferantenmerkmale

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Supplier article characteristic values still exist for the material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MGW_VENDOR_CHAR005 - Supplier article characteristic values still exist for the material ?

  The SAP error message MGW_VENDOR_CHAR005 indicates that there are still characteristic values associated with a supplier article for a material, which prevents certain actions from being completed. This typically occurs in the context of material management and vendor management within SAP, particularly when dealing with characteristics and classifications of materials.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete or modify a material or its associated vendor article characteristics, but there are still existing characteristic values linked to that material. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Attempting to delete a material that has vendor-specific characteristics defined.
  Trying to change the classification of a material without first removing or updating the associated characteristic values.
  The material is still linked to a vendor article that has not been properly cleared.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MGW_VENDOR_CHAR005 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Characteristic Values:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or CT04 (Display Characteristic) to check the characteristics assigned to the material.
  Look for any vendor-specific characteristics that are still active.
  
  
  
  Remove or Update Characteristic Values:
  
  If you need to delete the material, first navigate to the vendor article and remove any characteristic values associated with it.
  You can do this by using transaction MM02 (Change Material) and navigating to the classification view to delete or modify the characteristic values.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Article Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the material is not assigned to any vendor articles that are still active. You can check this in the vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Action:
  
  Once you have cleared the characteristic values, you can re-attempt the action that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the characteristics or how to manage them, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and CT04 (Display Characteristic).
  Material Master Data: Understanding the structure of material master data and how characteristics are used in classification can help prevent this error in the future.
  Vendor Management: Ensure that vendor articles are properly managed and that any changes to materials are reflected in the vendor data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MGW_VENDOR_CHAR005 error and proceed with your material management tasks in SAP.