How To Fix MJ013 - Maintain field attributes for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MJ - Field Selection

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Maintain field attributes for &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MJ013 - Maintain field attributes for & ?

  The SAP error message MJ013, which states "Maintain field attributes for &," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when there is an issue with the configuration of field attributes for a specific material or master data record.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Field Attributes: The field attributes for a specific material or master data record have not been maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system that prevents the proper maintenance of field attributes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain the field attributes.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from processing the request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MJ013 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Field Attributes:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM01, MM02, or MM03 for material master) and check if the field attributes for the material in question are maintained correctly.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that the data is consistent.
  
  
  
  Maintain Field Attributes:
  
  If the field attributes are missing, you will need to maintain them. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for the material master or the relevant module.
  Use transaction code OMH1 to maintain field attributes for the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) to ensure that the field attributes are set up correctly.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to verify that everything is set up as intended.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to maintain field attributes. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the MJ013 error for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the MJ013 error for any known issues or fixes.
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles are properly assigned to avoid authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MJ013 error in SAP.