How To Fix WGDS_ENH106 - No variant-creating characteristics could be determined for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_ENH -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: No variant-creating characteristics could be determined for &1

What causes this issue?

The merchandise category &V1& does not provide any variant-creating
characteristics. In addition<(>,<)> there are no characteristics
profiles assigned to this merchandise category that could provide
variant-creating characteristics. A generic article can be created only
if at least one variant-creating characteristic is available.

System Response

As long as no variant-creating characteristic is available<(>,<)> you
cannot enter any characteristic values for the new variants.

How to fix this error?

Enter another merchandise category that provides at least one
variant-creating characteristic<(>,<)> or that has assigned
characteristics profiles that could provide the required
variant-creating characteristics.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_ENH106 - No variant-creating characteristics could be determined for &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WGDS_ENH106 No variant-creating characteristics could be determined for &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of Variant Configuration in SAP, specifically when working with Classification and Characteristics that are supposed to create variants for configurable materials.
  
  The system is trying to determine which characteristics should be used to create variants for a configurable material or object.
  However, it cannot find any variant-creating characteristics assigned or determined for the object (e.g., material, class, or configuration profile) identified by &1 (which is replaced by the actual object ID in the message).
  This usually means that the characteristics assigned to the class or configuration profile are not marked as variant-relevant or variant-creating, or no characteristics are assigned at all.
  Without variant-creating characteristics, the system cannot generate or manage variants, leading to this error.
  
  
  Common Scenarios Where This Occurs:
  
  When creating or changing a configurable material (material type KMAT).
  During configuration or classification of a material or object.
  When generating variant tables or variant conditions.
  When the system tries to determine variant characteristics for pricing, BOM, or configuration.
  
  
  Root Causes:
  
  No characteristics assigned to the class linked to the configurable material.
  Characteristics are assigned but not flagged as variant-relevant (i.e., not set as variant-creating).
  Incorrect or missing configuration profile settings.
  The class or characteristics are not properly maintained or activated.
  The material master or configuration profile is incomplete or inconsistent.
  
  
  How to Solve / Troubleshoot:
  
  
  Check Characteristics in Classification:
  
  Go to transaction CL02 (Change Characteristics).
  Verify that the characteristics assigned to the class are correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the characteristics are marked as variant-relevant (variant-creating).
  
  In the characteristic, check the flag "Variant-relevant" or similar (depending on SAP version).
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Class Assignment:
  
  Use transaction CL24N or MM02 (Material Master Change) to check the class assigned to the material.
  Verify that the class contains characteristics that are variant-creating.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Profile:
  
  Use transaction CU41 or CU42 to check the configuration profile.
  Ensure that the profile is correctly assigned and that variant-relevant characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Maintain Variant Characteristics:
  
  In the classification system, characteristics must be flagged as variant-creating to be considered for variant generation.
  If no characteristics are variant-creating, assign or create new characteristics and mark them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Regenerate Variant Tables:
  
  After correcting characteristics, regenerate variant tables or pricing conditions if applicable.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Ensure the material is of type KMAT (configurable material).
  Verify that the material master data is complete and consistent.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  This error is often encountered during the initial setup of variant configuration or when modifying characteristics or classes.
  Variant-creating characteristics are essential for SAP to generate and manage product variants.
  If you are unsure which characteristics should be variant-creating, consult with your product configuration or master data team.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WGDS_ENH106 No variant-creating characteristics could be determined for &1
  
  
  Cause
  No characteristics marked as variant-creating for the object (material/class/profile).
  
  
  Solution
  Assign and flag characteristics as variant-creating in the class linked to the material.
  
  
  Transactions to Use
  CL02 (Characteristics), CL24N (Class), MM02 (Material), CU41/CU42 (Configuration Profile)
  
  
  Context
  Variant Configuration, Classification, Configurable Materials (KMAT)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific steps.