How To Fix 34601 - Value conflict for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 34 - Messages for Sales Configuration Engine (SCE)

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Value conflict for characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 34601 - Value conflict for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message 34601, "Value conflict for characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics and their values in the context of material master data, classification, or variant configuration.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there is a conflict with the value assigned to a characteristic. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The value assigned to the characteristic does not match the expected values defined in the classification system.
  Missing Values: The characteristic may require a specific value that has not been provided.
  Value Restrictions: There may be restrictions or dependencies defined for the characteristic that are not being met by the current value.
  Incorrect Configuration: If you are working with variant configuration, the configuration might not be valid due to incompatible characteristics or values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Verify that the value assigned to the characteristic is valid. You can do this by checking the characteristic definition in the classification system.
  
  
  Review Dependencies: If the characteristic is part of a variant configuration, check the dependencies and ensure that the values assigned to other characteristics do not conflict with the value of the characteristic in question.
  
  
  Update Material Master: If the error occurs while updating the material master, ensure that all required characteristics and their values are correctly filled out.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation related to the specific characteristics and their allowed values. This may include checking the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to review and modify the characteristics and their values.
  
  
  Check for User Exits or BAdIs: If there are custom developments in your SAP system, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the behavior of the classification.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01 (Create Class), CL02 (Change Class), CL03 (Display Class), and MM01 (Create Material) for material master data.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 34601 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for classification and variant configuration to understand the rules and settings that govern characteristic values.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.