How To Fix MR020 - No characteristics found for class &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MR - Stock overview for generic materials

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No characteristics found for class &

What causes this issue?

No characteristics could be determined for the class entered (generic
material or material group). Their absence indicates a serious database
inconsistency.

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?

Notify your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MR020 - No characteristics found for class & ?

  The SAP error message MR020, which states "No characteristics found for class &," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Classification in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any characteristics associated with a specific class that you are trying to access or use.
  Cause:
  
  Class Not Defined: The class you are trying to use may not be defined properly in the system.
  No Characteristics Assigned: The class exists, but no characteristics have been assigned to it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the characteristics of the class.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from retrieving the characteristics.
  Incorrect Class Type: The class type being referenced may not be appropriate for the operation being performed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class).
  Enter the class name and check if it exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the class type is appropriate for the materials or objects you are working with.
  
  
  
  Verify Characteristics:
  
  In the class definition, check if any characteristics are assigned to the class.
  If no characteristics are assigned, you will need to create and assign them using transaction code CL01 (Create Characteristics).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the class and its characteristics.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include access to the relevant classification data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to resolve any underlying data issues.
  
  
  
  Review Class Type:
  
  Ensure that the class type you are using is appropriate for the material or object you are trying to classify.
  If necessary, create a new class with the correct type and assign the required characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Characteristics
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  CL24: Display Characteristics
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on classification and characteristics for a better understanding of how to manage classes and characteristics effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.