How To Fix WGDS_ENH110 - No variant-creating characteristics could be determined for &1 and &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_ENH -

• Message number: 110

• Message text: No variant-creating characteristics could be determined for &1 and &2

What causes this issue?

The merchandise category &V1& in combination with the characteristics
profile &V2& does not provide any 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?

Choose another characteristics profile assigned to this merchandise
category that provides at least one variant-creating characteristic. If
there are no characteristics profiles with variant-creating
characteristics assigned to this merchandise category<(>,<)> choose
another suitable merchandise category.

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_ENH110 - No variant-creating characteristics could be determined for &1 and &2 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WGDS_ENH110 No variant-creating characteristics could be determined for &1 and &2
  typically occurs in the context of Variant Configuration (LO-VC) and Classification in SAP, especially when working with configurable materials and their characteristics.
  
  Meaning of the Error
  
  Message Class: WGDS_ENH
  Message Number: 110
  Text: No variant-creating characteristics could be determined for &1 and &2
  
  This means that during the processing of a configurable material (or a class), SAP could not find any characteristics that are marked as variant-creating for the given object (material or class) and the given usage or context.
  
  Cause
  
  
  No Variant-Creating Characteristics Defined:
  
  The material or class in question does not have any characteristics assigned that are flagged as variant-creating.
  Variant-creating characteristics are those that influence the creation of variants in the configuration model.
  
  
  
  Incorrect or Missing Classification:
  
  The material might not be properly classified with characteristics.
  The characteristics assigned are not set to be variant-creating.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Usage or Context:
  
  The system is trying to determine variant-creating characteristics for a usage or context where none exist.
  
  
  
  Configuration Model Setup Issue:
  
  The configuration profile or class might be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  
  
  
  
  When Does This Error Occur?
  
  When creating or processing configurable materials.
  During variant determination or variant configuration.
  When trying to create or maintain variants based on characteristics.
  During sales order processing or variant BOM explosion.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Characteristics Assigned to the Material/Class:
  
  Go to transaction CL02 (Change Characteristics) or CL20N (Class Maintenance).
  Verify that the characteristics assigned to the class or material are marked as variant-creating.
  In the characteristic definition, the flag "Variant-creating characteristic" must be set.
  
  
  
  Check Classification of the Material:
  
  Use transaction MM01/MM02 to check if the material is assigned to the correct class.
  Use CL24N or CL20N to check the characteristics assigned to the class.
  
  
  
  Maintain Variant Configuration Profile:
  
  Check the configuration profile assigned to the material (transaction CU41).
  Ensure that the profile is correctly maintained and linked.
  
  
  
  Review Usage and Context:
  
  Verify the usage (e.g., sales order, BOM, etc.) for which the system is trying to determine variant-creating characteristics.
  Make sure that variant-creating characteristics exist for that usage.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Characteristics:
  
  If no variant-creating characteristics exist, create or assign appropriate characteristics that influence variant creation.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes or Patches:
  
  Sometimes, this error can be related to system bugs or missing SAP Notes.
  Check SAP Support Portal for any relevant Notes related to WGDS_ENH110.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Variant Configuration (LO-VC): Variant-creating characteristics are essential for defining configurable products.
  Classification System: Characteristics are assigned to classes, and materials are assigned to classes.
  Transactions:
  
  CL02 - Change Characteristic
  CL20N - Class Maintenance
  CU41 - Configuration Profile
  MM01/MM02 - Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to WGDS_ENH110 for specific patches or updates.
  SAP Help: Refer to SAP Variant Configuration documentation for detailed understanding of variant-creating characteristics.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No characteristics flagged as variant-creating for the material/class and usage.
  
  
  Effect
  System cannot determine variant-creating characteristics, leading to error WGDS_ENH110.
  
  
  Solution
  Assign and flag characteristics as variant-creating; verify classification and config.
  
  
  Transactions
  CL02, CL20N, CU41, MM01/MM02
  
  
  Additional Notes
  Check SAP Notes and ensure configuration profile is properly maintained.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact material number or class and usage/context, I can help you with more specific steps.