How To Fix MILL005 - No characteristics were found in the selection profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL - Messages in IS Mill Products

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No characteristics were found in the selection profile

What causes this issue?

The system could not find any characteristics valid for the selection
made.

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?

If you entered a selection profile, check:
that you have assigned at least one characteristic to the profile
that the characteristic is included in one of the classes entered in
the profile
If you entered a configurable material or a class, check:
that characteristics exist for that class or
that at least one class containing characteristics is assigned to the
configurable material

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL005 - No characteristics were found in the selection profile ?

  The SAP error message MILL005: No characteristics were found in the selection profile typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when working with characteristics and selection profiles in the Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules. This error indicates that the system could not find any characteristics associated with the selection profile you are trying to use.
  Causes:
  
  Empty Selection Profile: The selection profile you are using may not have any characteristics assigned to it.
  Incorrect Profile Assignment: The selection profile may not be correctly assigned to the material or object you are working with.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the master data that prevent the characteristics from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to view or access the characteristics associated with the selection profile.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check the Selection Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction where you are encountering the error and check the selection profile settings.
  Ensure that the selection profile has the necessary characteristics assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Assign Characteristics:
  
  If the selection profile is empty, you may need to assign the relevant characteristics to it. This can typically be done in the classification system (transaction CL02 for changing characteristics).
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that the correct selection profile is assigned to the material.
  Use transaction MM03 to view the material master and verify the classification data.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics and selection profiles. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to classification and selection profiles for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program flow to identify where the error is being triggered.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CL02: Change Characteristics
  CL03: Display Characteristics
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  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 the cause of the MILL005 error and implement a solution to resolve it.