How To Fix MH354 - Inconsistent char. values of gen. article &1 and its variants corrected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 354

• Message text: Inconsistent char. values of gen. article &1 and its variants corrected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH354 - Inconsistent char. values of gen. article &1 and its variants corrected ?

  The SAP error message MH354 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the characteristic values of a generic article and its variants. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration, where a generic article (or configurable product) is defined with certain characteristics, and its variants (specific instances of that product) are expected to inherit or align with those characteristics.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Mismatch in Characteristic Values: The generic article and its variants may have different values for the same characteristics. For example, if the generic article is defined with a characteristic "Color" as "Red," but one of its variants is defined with "Color" as "Blue," this inconsistency will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Configuration: During the configuration of the variants, incorrect or incomplete data may have been entered, leading to discrepancies.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been changes in the configuration settings, inconsistencies may arise.
  Manual Changes: Manual updates to the characteristics of either the generic article or its variants without proper synchronization can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MH354 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Review the characteristic values of both the generic article and its variants. Ensure that they are consistent and align with each other.
  
  Go to the transaction code CU50 (Configuration Profile) or CS03 (Display Material) to check the characteristics of the generic article and its variants.
  
  
  
  Update Inconsistent Values: If you find any discrepancies, update the characteristic values of either the generic article or the variants to ensure they match.
  
  You can do this in the material master data or through the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure Variants: If necessary, reconfigure the variants to ensure they inherit the correct characteristics from the generic article.
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues: If the issue arose after a data migration, verify that the migration process was completed correctly and that all necessary data was transferred accurately.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to variant configuration and characteristic management for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU50, CS01, CS02, and CS03 for managing configurable materials and their characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the MH354 error in SAP.