How To Fix MK049 - Characteristic &1 is not informative for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MK - Mass Handling in the Material Master

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not informative for material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MK049 - Characteristic &1 is not informative for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message MK049 indicates that a characteristic is not considered informative for a specific material. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics in the material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Informative Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not marked as informative for the material in question. This means that the characteristic does not provide meaningful information for the configuration of that material.
  Configuration Settings: The characteristic may not be set up correctly in the configuration settings, or it may not be relevant for the specific material type.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have been properly maintained, leading to inconsistencies in the characteristics assigned to the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system (Transaction code: CT04).
  Ensure that the characteristic is marked as informative. You can do this by checking the "Informative" checkbox in the characteristic settings.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use Transaction code: MM03 to display the material master data for the material in question.
  Check the classification view to see if the characteristic is assigned correctly to the material.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If you are using variant configuration, ensure that the characteristic is relevant for the configuration profile of the material.
  You may need to adjust the configuration profile (Transaction code: CU41) to include the characteristic as informative.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for your specific SAP implementation to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for maintaining characteristics and materials.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  MM03: Display Material
  CU41: Maintain Configuration Profile
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to characteristics and material master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in material management or variant configuration.