How To Fix MILL_KONF_IN_PURCH004 - Characteristics for purchasing item have been copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_KONF_IN_PURCH - Messages for Configuration in the Purchase Order

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Characteristics for purchasing item have been copied

What causes this issue?

You are trying to change the configuration that was copied from the
sales order or material master.

System Response

To ensure that the original configuration in the sales order or
material master does not change, the characteristic value assignment is
copied to the order item.

How to fix this error?

You can now change characteristics without the original configuration
being affected. To restore the order item's original configuration,
choose <LS>Cancel</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_KONF_IN_PURCH004 - Characteristics for purchasing item have been copied ?

  The SAP error message MILL_KONF_IN_PURCH004 indicates that characteristics for a purchasing item have been copied, which typically occurs in the context of materials management and purchasing processes. This error can arise when there is an issue with the configuration of characteristics in the material master or when trying to create or modify a purchasing document.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Configuration: The characteristics of the material may not be properly defined or configured in the material master record.
  Copying from Another Document: The error may occur when trying to copy characteristics from another purchasing document or material that has incompatible or incomplete data.
  Classification Issues: If the material is classified and the characteristics are not correctly assigned or are missing, this can lead to the error.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the purchasing document.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that all necessary characteristics are defined correctly.
  Ensure that the classification data is complete and that all required fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Document Copying:
  
  If you are copying from another document, check the source document for any missing or incorrect characteristics.
  Ensure that the source document is compatible with the target document.
  
  
  
  Classification System:
  
  If the material is classified, check the classification settings (transaction code CL02 for class types) to ensure that the characteristics are correctly assigned to the class.
  Make sure that the characteristics are active and available for the material type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the material master and purchasing documents to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like MM02 to make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to material classification and purchasing processes for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  CL02 - Change Class
  
  
  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 root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.