How To Fix 28614 - Empty allowed values inferred for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 614

• Message text: Empty allowed values inferred for characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28614 - Empty allowed values inferred for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message "28614 Empty allowed values inferred for characteristic &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where characteristics and their allowed values are defined for planning objects.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system has determined that there are no allowed values for the specified characteristic (&1). This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The characteristic may not have any associated values in the master data. For example, if you are working with a characteristic that is supposed to have specific values (like product colors, sizes, etc.), and those values are not defined in the master data, the system will infer that there are no allowed values.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the characteristic may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing any allowed values.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the characteristic value assignments.
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in a planning run or report may be too restrictive, resulting in no values being available for the characteristic.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the characteristic has been properly defined in the master data. Ensure that there are valid values assigned to the characteristic in the relevant master data objects (e.g., material master, info records).
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the characteristic in the SAP system. Ensure that the characteristic is set up correctly and that it is linked to the appropriate value assignments.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any missing or inconsistent entries. You can use transaction codes like CUNI (for unit of measure) or CMM1 (for characteristic management) to help with this.
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria: If applicable, review and adjust the selection criteria used in your planning run or report to ensure that they are not overly restrictive.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the characteristic in question.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (to create/change characteristics), CMM1 (to manage characteristics), and CUNI (to manage units of measure).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.