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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 changes to characteristic values.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristic Status: Verify if the characteristic is locked or if it is in a status that allows changes. You may need to unlock it or change its status.
  Review Dependencies: Look for any dependencies or constraints that might be affecting the characteristic. You may need to adjust or remove these dependencies.
  Deactivate Configurations: If the characteristic is part of an active configuration, consider deactivating the configuration or creating a new one to make the necessary changes.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to modify the characteristic values. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the necessary permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines related to the characteristic and its restrictions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CT04 (Change Characteristic) or CU01 (Change Configuration Profile) to manage characteristics and their values.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.