How To Fix OIUCM391 - Storage object characteristics exists for the MP record

OIUCM391 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUCM - E&P Common Messages Across All Sub-Systems

• Message number: 391

• Message text: Storage object characteristics exists for the MP record

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OIUCM391 - Details

• The SAP error message OIUCM391, which states "Storage object characteristics exists for the MP record," typically occurs in the context of managing materials in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with Master Data in the Oil and Gas industry (using the SAP Oil and Gas module).
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there are existing characteristics or attributes defined for a storage object that is linked to a Material Master (MP record). The system is indicating that there are inconsistencies or conflicts with the characteristics that have been defined for the storage object, which prevents the operation you are trying to perform (such as creating, changing, or deleting a material).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Storage Object Characteristics:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (such as OIUCM or similar) and check the characteristics defined for the storage object associated with the MP record.
  Ensure that the characteristics are correctly defined