How To Fix WRF_MATERIAL017 - Characteristic & is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_MATERIAL - Additional Messages for Material Master (Retail)

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Characteristic & is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL017 - Characteristic & is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL017 indicates that a specific characteristic is not permitted for the material you are trying to work with. This error typically arises in the context of working with configurable materials or when dealing with characteristics in the SAP Variant Configuration (VC) module.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic in question may not be assigned to the material type or the specific material you are trying to configure.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain characteristics may be restricted based on the material type or the configuration profile.
  Configuration Profile Issues: The configuration profile assigned to the material may not include the characteristic.
  Status of the Characteristic: The characteristic may be inactive or not allowed for the specific configuration scenario.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify if the characteristic is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant class.
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the class that is linked to the material.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type:
  
  Check the material type of the material in question. You can do this using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Ensure that the material type allows for the use of the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Configuration Profile:
  
  Use transaction code CU41 (Display Configuration Profile) to check if the configuration profile assigned to the material includes the characteristic.
  If not, you may need to modify the configuration profile to include the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Characteristic Status:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is active and not set to a status that would prevent its use in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the use of characteristics in materials.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  MM03: Display Material
  CU41: Display Configuration Profile
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  SAP Help Portal: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Variant Configuration and characteristics.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Variant Configuration.