Message type: E = Error
Message class: /SAPMP/PUR -
Message number: 016
Message text: Characteristic &1 for length-based material &2 not assigned
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/SAPMP/PUR016
- Characteristic &1 for length-based material &2 not assigned ?The SAP error message /SAPMP/PUR016 Characteristic &1 for length-based material &2 not assigned typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with length-based materials in SAP. This error indicates that a specific characteristic (like size, color, etc.) that is required for a length-based material is not assigned or configured correctly.
Cause: Missing Assignment: The characteristic specified in the error message is not assigned to the material master record for the length-based material.
Configuration Issues: The configuration for length-based materials may not be set up correctly in the system. Material Type: The material type may not support the characteristics that are being referenced. Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or its characteristics.
Solution: Check Material Master: Go to the material master record for the specified material (transaction code MM03). Check the classification view to see if the characteristic is assigned. If not, you may need to assign it. Assign Characteristic: If the
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