How To Fix MH358 - Remove the default value flags in transaction CT04 for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Remove the default value flags in transaction CT04 for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

To finalize the data correction, you must remove all default value flags
for the characteristic values of the characteristic &V1&. You must only
do this if the data for all generic articles that use the characteristic
has been corrected by using report R_CORR_GEN_ART_DEF_VAL.

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?

Make sure that the correction report R_CORR_GEN_ART_DEF_VAL was
successfully executed for all generic articles in the system. A
successful execution is indicated by message "Inconsistent char. values
of generic article and its variants corrected" (message class MH,
message number 354). Enter transaction CT04 for characteristic &V1& and
on the Values tab, remove the default flags.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH358 - Remove the default value flags in transaction CT04 for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message MH358 indicates that there is an issue with the default value flags for a characteristic in transaction CT04 (which is used for creating and maintaining characteristics in SAP). This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a characteristic that has default values set, but those default values are not compatible with the operation you are attempting to perform.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a characteristic that has default values set, but the system does not allow default values for the specific operation you are performing.
  The characteristic may be linked to a class or object that does not support default values in the context you are working in.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error MH358, you need to remove the default value flags for the characteristic in question. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Transaction CT04:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and enter transaction code CT04.
  
  
  
  Find the Characteristic:
  
  Enter the name of the characteristic that is causing the error in the appropriate field and press Enter.
  
  
  
  Edit the Characteristic:
  
  Once the characteristic is displayed, navigate to the "Default Values" tab.
  
  
  
  Remove Default Value Flags:
  
  In the Default Values tab, you will see the default values that have been set. You need to remove any flags or entries that indicate default values.
  Make sure to save your changes after removing the default values.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation:
  
  After making the changes, try to perform the operation that previously resulted in the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction CT04: This transaction is used for creating and maintaining characteristics in SAP. Characteristics are used in classification systems to define the properties of objects.
  Default Values: Default values are pre-defined values that can be automatically assigned to characteristics when creating or modifying objects. However, not all scenarios allow for default values, especially in certain classifications or object types.
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information, you can refer to SAP Help documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific configurations related to your system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or check for any specific configurations or restrictions in your SAP environment that could be causing the error.