How To Fix VC154 - No assignment possible as business data are not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 154

• Message text: No assignment possible as business data are not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC154 - No assignment possible as business data are not allowed ?

  The SAP error message VC154 "No assignment possible as business data are not allowed" typically occurs in the context of variant configuration when there is an attempt to assign a characteristic or value that is not permitted due to the configuration settings or business rules defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The error often arises when the configuration settings for a material or product do not allow certain combinations of characteristics or values. This can happen if the characteristics are not allowed to be used together based on the configuration model.
  
  
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or constraints defined in the configuration that restrict the assignment of certain characteristics or values.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material or product may not be set up correctly, leading to restrictions on what can be assigned.
  
  
  Missing Dependencies: If there are dependencies defined in the configuration that are not met, the