How To Fix PPER3E_EXPL201 - No characteristics found for configuration valuation for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPER3E_EXPL -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: No characteristics found for configuration valuation for material &1

What causes this issue?

The system requires a configuration profile for the material &v1&. If
the material is a configured material, the assigned configurable
material must have a configuration profile.
If the material &v1& is neither a configured or configurable material,
you must maintain a configuration at the associated component variant in
iPPE, and the associated node must have a product class assigned.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPER3E_EXPL201 - No characteristics found for configuration valuation for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message PPER3E_EXPL201 indicates that there are no characteristics found for configuration valuation for a specific material. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP, where a material is configured based on certain characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The material in question may not have any characteristics assigned to it in the configuration profile.
  Incorrect Configuration Profile: The configuration profile assigned to the material might not be set up correctly or might not be linked to the material.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained, leading to missing or incorrect configuration settings.
  Incorrect Usage of Configuration: The material may not be intended for configuration, or the configuration settings may not be activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Profile:
  
  Go to the configuration profile of the material and ensure that the necessary characteristics are defined.
  Use transaction code CU50 to check the configuration profile and ensure that it is correctly assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Maintain Characteristics:
  
  If characteristics are missing, you can create or assign the necessary characteristics using transaction code CT04 (to create characteristics) and CU01 (to assign characteristics to the configuration profile).
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Check the material master data using transaction code MM03. Ensure that the material is set up for variant configuration and that the configuration profile is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  If there are dependencies (e.g., preconditions, selection conditions) associated with the characteristics, ensure that they are correctly defined and do not conflict with the characteristics assigned.
  
  
  
  Test Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration again to see if the error persists. You can use transaction code CU50 to simulate the configuration process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU50: Configuration Profile Maintenance
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to variant configuration and characteristics.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.