How To Fix SGT_MAIN150 - Characteristic Values not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_MAIN - Message Class for Article Master Data

• Message number: 150

• Message text: Characteristic Values not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_MAIN150 - Characteristic Values not maintained ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN150: Characteristic Values not maintained typically occurs in the context of SAP's Global Trade Services (GTS) or when dealing with classification and characteristics in materials management. This error indicates that certain characteristic values that are required for a specific process (like classification, customs, or compliance checks) have not been defined or maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Values: The characteristic values for a material or product have not been defined in the classification system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the classification system may not be set up correctly, leading to missing or incomplete data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some characteristic values may not have been transferred correctly.
  Material Master Issues: The material master record may not have the necessary characteristics assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the classification view of the material master (transaction code MM02 for changing material master).
  Ensure that all required characteristics and their values are maintained for the material in question.
  If you are using GTS, check the relevant classification settings in GTS.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the classification system in SAP. Ensure that all necessary characteristics are defined and linked to the appropriate classes.
  Use transaction code CL02 to check and maintain characteristics.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If data was migrated, validate that all necessary characteristic values were included in the migration process. You may need to re-import or correct the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to classification and characteristics to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain characteristic values in the system.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  CL02 - Change Characteristic
  CL01 - Create Characteristic
  CL03 - Display Characteristic
  
  
  SAP GTS: If you are using SAP GTS, familiarize yourself with the specific configuration and settings related to compliance and classification.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SGT_MAIN150 error and ensure that all necessary characteristic values are maintained in your SAP system.