How To Fix 28574 - Value &2 entered for characteristic &1

28574 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 574

• Message text: Value &2 entered for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

Value &v2& was assigned to characteristic &v1& in the configuration.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28574 - Value &2 entered for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message 28574, which states "Value &2 entered for characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics in a material master or sales order. This error indicates that the value entered for a specific characteristic is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The value entered for the characteristic does not match any of the predefined values in the characteristic's value list.
  Missing Value Assignment: The characteristic may not have any values assigned to it in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration profile or class may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to recognize the value.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain values or characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system and verify that the value you are trying to enter is indeed defined for