How To Fix MH080 - No characteristics could be determined for the generic material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 080

• Message text: No characteristics could be determined for the generic material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH080 - No characteristics could be determined for the generic material ?

  The SAP error message MH080 ("No characteristics could be determined for the generic material") typically occurs in the context of handling generic materials in SAP, particularly when working with variant configuration or when trying to create or manage materials that have characteristics associated with them.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Characteristics: The error usually indicates that the system cannot find any characteristics associated with the generic material. This can happen if the material has not been properly configured with the necessary characteristics in the material master data.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up to support characteristics. For example, if the material type is not configured for variant configuration, it may not allow for characteristics to be assigned.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the variant configuration settings, such as missing classes or characteristics in the classification system.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between the material and its classification.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Go to the material master record (transaction MM03) and check if the generic material has the necessary characteristics assigned. Ensure that the material is classified correctly.
  
  
  Review Classification: Use transaction CL03 to check the classification of the material. Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct class and that the required characteristics are defined in that class.
  
  
  Material Type Configuration: Verify that the material type is configured to allow for characteristics. This can be done in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO) under the material management section.
  
  
  Create or Update Characteristics: If characteristics are missing, you may need to create them (transaction CT04) and then assign them to the material class.
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration Settings: If you are using variant configuration, ensure that the configuration profiles and dependencies are set up correctly.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no data inconsistencies in the material master or classification data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  CL03: Display Class
  CT04: Create Characteristic
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material classification and variant configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the MH080 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.