How To Fix MZ027 - Characteristics of exception & do not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MZ - Message for the EWS in LIS

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Characteristics of exception & do not match

What causes this issue?

All assigned exceptions with a characteristic reference
must have the same characteristics and the same sequence of
characteristics.

System Response

Exception &V1& has other characteristics or a different sequence of
characteristics in contrast to the already assigned exceptions and can
thereby not be assigned.

How to fix this error?

Assign only exceptions with the same characteristic reference and the
same sequence of characteristics.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MZ027 - Characteristics of exception & do not match ?

  The SAP error message MZ027, which states "Characteristics of exception & do not match," typically occurs in the context of handling characteristics in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with variant configuration or classification.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a mismatch between the characteristics defined in the material master or class and the characteristics that are being used in a specific configuration or transaction. Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristics assigned to a material do not match the characteristics defined in the configuration profile.
  Missing Characteristics: Some required characteristics are not assigned to the material or class.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the classification system.
  Incorrect Class Assignment: The material may not be assigned to the correct class that contains the necessary characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MZ027 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the characteristics assigned to the material in the material master. Ensure that all required characteristics are present and correctly defined.
  
  
  Review Class Assignment: Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct class that contains the necessary characteristics. You can do this by checking the classification view of the material.
  
  
  Validate Configuration Profile: Check the configuration profile associated with the material. Ensure that it includes all the necessary characteristics and that they are correctly defined.
  
  
  Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the material and its classification. This can often be done using transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to review the characteristics.
  
  
  Reassign Characteristics: If characteristics are missing or incorrect, you may need to reassign or modify them in the classification system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the context in which the error occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01 (Create Class), CL02 (Change Class), CL03 (Display Class), and MM02 (Change Material).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and classification.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MZ027 error in your SAP system. If the problem continues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.