How To Fix MR014 - Select characteristics for a single generic material only

MR014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MR - Stock overview for generic materials

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Select characteristics for a single generic material only

What causes this issue?

You wanted to restrict the characteristics of a number of materials.
This is possible only for a single generic material.
Alternatively, you can enter a material group for which, if necessary,
you can restrict the characteristics so that the restriction of
characteristics is effective for several materials. This ensures that
all of the materials selected have the same characteristic assignment
to allow global restriction.

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?

Enter a single generic material or a material group for which
characteristics assignments exist.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MR014 - Select characteristics for a single generic material only ?

  The SAP error message MR014 ("Select characteristics for a single generic material only") typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with generic materials and characteristics in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects you to select characteristics for a single generic material, but it seems that multiple materials or an inappropriate selection has been made.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Multiple Generic Materials Selected: The error often arises when the user attempts to select characteristics for more than one generic material at a time. SAP requires that characteristics be defined for a single generic material to ensure that the data is specific and accurate.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type being used may not be compatible with the operation being performed, leading to this error.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or characteristics in the system.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Single Generic Material: Ensure that you are