How To Fix MZ051 - Exception & has no characteristic reference

MZ051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Exception & has no characteristic reference

What causes this issue?

Exception & does not have a characteristic reference.

System Response

For a periodic analysis only those exceptions can be used for which
characteristics are specified. With group exceptions, at least one of
the assigned exceptions must have a characteristic reference.

How to fix this error?

Provide exception & with a characteristic reference or select another
exception.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MZ051 - Exception & has no characteristic reference ?

  The SAP error message MZ051 ("Exception & has no characteristic reference") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics in the material master. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a variant or characteristic that is expected but not found.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Reference: The error usually arises when a characteristic that is expected in a configuration profile is not defined or is incorrectly referenced.
  Incorrect Configuration Profile: The configuration profile may not be set up correctly, leading to missing links between characteristics and the configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the characteristic or class assignments.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type being processed may not be compatible with the expected characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration profile of the material and ensure that all required characteristics are correctly assigned.
  Verify that the characteristics are