How To Fix MH336 - Cannot use conf. class &1, class type &2 for generic article creation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 336

• Message text: Cannot use conf. class &1, class type &2 for generic article creation

What causes this issue?

You want to create a generic article or assign a configuration class to
a material group; however, the system cannot create the generic article
for one of the following reasons:
A characteristics profile with the same name as configuration class &V1&
exists, but the variant-creating characteristics used in the
characteristics profile and the configuration class are different.
The material group and the configuration class have the same name but
different variant-creating characteristics.

System Response

The system cannot create the generic article based on the given
configuration class and characteristics profile if:
The configuration class and characteristics profile have different names
and different variant-creating characteristics.
The given configuration class and a material group have the same name
but different variant-creating characteristics.
The system also cannot assign a configuration class to a material group
if:
A characteristics profile exists with the same name as the configuration
class but different characteristics.
The configuration class and the material group have the same name but
different characteristics.

How to fix this error?

If there is a characteristics profile with the same name as the
configuration class, try to delete the characteristics profile or use a
different configuration class.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH336 - Cannot use conf. class &1, class type &2 for generic article creation ?

  The SAP error message MH336 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration class being used for the creation of a generic article. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA when dealing with articles that are meant to be generic or configurable.
  Cause:
  The error message "Cannot use conf. class &1, class type &2 for generic article creation" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Class Type: The configuration class type being used is not compatible with the generic article creation process. For example, if the class type is not set up to handle generic articles, this error will be triggered.
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The configuration class may not be properly defined or may be missing necessary attributes or characteristics that are required for the creation of a generic article.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the user from accessing the configuration class or creating the article.
  
  
  System Settings: The system settings or parameters related to article creation may not be correctly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error MH336, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Class Type: Verify that the configuration class type being used is appropriate for generic article creation. You can do this by checking the class type settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Review Configuration Class: Ensure that the configuration class is correctly defined and contains all necessary characteristics and attributes. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the class is set up correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create generic articles and access the configuration class. You may need to work with your security team to verify and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  System Configuration: Review the system settings related to article creation. This may involve checking the configuration in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under the relevant sections for article management.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using. There may be specific notes or patches that address this issue.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the article creation process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL02 (Change Class) and CL03 (Display Class) to manage configuration classes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.