How To Fix MILL_SD186 - Characteristic &1 with value &2 is inherited

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_SD - Messages from Sales

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Characteristic &1 with value &2 is inherited

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_SD186 - Characteristic &1 with value &2 is inherited ?

  The SAP error message MILL_SD186 indicates that a characteristic (identified by &1) with a specific value (identified by &2) is inherited in the context of a sales document or a similar object. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with configurable materials in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is an attempt to assign a value to a characteristic that is already inherited from a higher-level object or configuration. Invariant configuration, characteristics can be inherited from parent objects, and if you try to set a value for a characteristic that is already defined by inheritance, SAP will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Inheritance: Review the configuration of the material or object in question. Identify the parent object from which the characteristic is inherited. You can do this by checking the configuration profile or the characteristics assigned to the material.
  
  
  Modify the Parent Object: If you need to change the value of the characteristic, you may need to do so at the parent level instead of trying to set it at the child level.
  
  
  Remove the Inherited Value: If the characteristic is not supposed to be inherited, you may need to adjust the configuration settings to prevent inheritance for that specific characteristic.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or configuration guides related to variant configuration and characteristics to understand how inheritance works in your specific scenario.
  
  
  Check for Configuration Errors: Ensure that there are no errors in the configuration of the material or the sales document that could be causing this issue.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific configuration and business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Variant Configuration: Understanding how variant configuration works in SAP can help you manage characteristics and their values more effectively.
  Characteristic Settings: Familiarize yourself with the settings for characteristics in the material master and how they can be configured for inheritance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling characteristic inheritance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.