How To Fix MH222 - No values have been defined for a variant-creating characteristic


MH222 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 222

  • Message text: No values have been defined for a variant-creating characteristic

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  • What causes this issue?

    You wanted to define variants for a
    <DS:GLOS.3526BC6EAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>generic material</>. However,
    no values have been defined for one of the variant-creating
    characteristics.

    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?

    Define admissible values for the variant-creating characteristic.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH222 - No values have been defined for a variant-creating characteristic ?
    The SAP error message MH222 ("No values have been defined for a variant-creating characteristic") typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP. This error indicates that a characteristic that is supposed to define a variant of a product does not have any values assigned to it. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
    
    Cause: Missing Values for Characteristics: The characteristic that is defined as a variant-creating characteristic does not have any values assigned to it in the configuration settings. Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the material or product may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of values for the required characteristics. Master Data Issues: The master data for the material may not be complete or may have been incorrectly maintained.
    Solution: Check Characteristic Values: Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system (Transaction code: CT04). Ensure that the variant-creating characteristic has values defined. If not, add the necessary

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