How To Fix MH184 - You cannot change the restriction of the characteristic values

MH184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 184

• Message text: You cannot change the restriction of the characteristic values

What causes this issue?

After creating new variants, you chose <LS>Characteristic values</>.
However, this is not possible in the same transaction.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Save your data, exit and then re-enter the transaction, and choose
<LS>Characteristic values</> again to make your changes.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH184 - You cannot change the restriction of the characteristic values ?

  The SAP error message MH184, which states "You cannot change the restriction of the characteristic values," typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics in a classification system. This error indicates that there is an attempt to modify the restrictions of characteristic values that are not allowed due to certain conditions or settings in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Locked Characteristics: The characteristic you are trying to change may be locked or set to a status that prevents modifications.
  Dependencies: There may be existing dependencies or constraints that are preventing changes to the characteristic values.
  Usage in Active Configurations: If the characteristic is currently being used in an active configuration or is part of a product that is already configured, changes may not be allowed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the characteristic values.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may restrict