How To Fix MH350 - Assignment of characteristics profile &1 to mat. group &2 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 350

• Message text: Assignment of characteristics profile &1 to mat. group &2 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH350 - Assignment of characteristics profile &1 to mat. group &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message MH350 indicates that there is an attempt to assign a characteristics profile to a material group that has already been assigned to that profile. This typically occurs in the context of material management and classification in SAP, where characteristics profiles are used to define the attributes of materials.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The characteristics profile you are trying to assign to the material group is already assigned to that group.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the material classification settings or in the characteristics profile setup.
  Data Integrity Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the data that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Go to the transaction code for managing characteristics profiles (e.g., CL02 for changing characteristics profiles).
  Check if the characteristics profile is already assigned to the material group in question.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Assignment:
  
  If the characteristics profile is already assigned and you need to change it, you may need to remove the existing assignment before making a new one.
  Use transaction CL02 to modify the assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for characteristics profiles and material groups is set up correctly.
  Check if there are any inconsistencies in the classification settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to material classification and characteristics profiles for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CL01: Create Characteristics Profile
  CL02: Change Characteristics Profile
  CL03: Display Characteristics Profile
  
  
  Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained and that the material group is properly defined.
  Classification System: Familiarize yourself with the SAP classification system, which allows for the categorization of materials based on their characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.