How To Fix UGMD221 - Unable to create the combination characteristic

UGMD221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Unable to create the combination characteristic

What causes this issue?

The transport request includes information about combination
characteristic &v1& in the source system. The combination
characteristic does not exist in the target system and cannot be
created.

System Response

The information for characteristic &v1& will not be imported.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UGMD221 - Details

• The SAP error message UGMD221, "Unable to create the combination characteristic," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics in the context of material master data. This error indicates that the system is unable to create a combination of characteristics for a configurable material.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics required for the combination may not be defined or may be inactive.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the characteristics or the class may not be set up correctly.
  Dependency Issues: There may be dependencies defined that are conflicting with the combination you are trying to create.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify characteristics.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristics or classes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristic Definitions: Ensure that all the necessary characteristics are defined and active in the system. You can do this by navigating to the