Message type: E = Error
Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)
Message number: 404
Message text: The configuration class & has more than five characteristics assigned
It is not allowed to use a configuration class that has more than five
variant creating characteristics assigned to create a new generic
article.
It is also not allowed to reclassify a generic article that belongs to a
configuration class that has more than five variant creating
characteristics assigned.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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MH404
- The configuration class & has more than five characteristics assigned ?The SAP error message MH404 indicates that a configuration class has more than five characteristics assigned to it. This is a limitation in the SAP system, particularly in the context of variant configuration. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
Cause: In SAP variant configuration, a configuration class is used to define a product with various characteristics. The system has a limitation that restricts the number of characteristics that can be assigned to a single configuration class to five. When you attempt to assign more than five characteristics, the system triggers the MH404 error.
Solution: Review Configuration Requirements: Assess whether all the characteristics assigned to the configuration class are necessary. If some characteristics are redundant or can be combined, consider simplifying the configuration. Create Additional Configuration Classes: If you need to use more than five characteristics, consider creating additional configuration classes. You can split the characteristics across multiple classes and use
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