How To Fix AP317 - Characteristic &1 automatically checked against fixed values of domain &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Characteristic &1 automatically checked against fixed values of domain &2

What causes this issue?

If entries are made for characteristic &V1& when reports are defined or
executed, the system automatically checks the entered values against
the fixed values of domain &V2&.

How to fix this error?

If you want a different check to be carried out, then you can still
program your check explicitly in the correct component of the customer
enhancement.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP317 - Characteristic &1 automatically checked against fixed values of domain &2 ?

  The SAP error message AP317 indicates that a characteristic in a classification system is being automatically checked against the fixed values of its domain. This typically occurs in the context of classification and variant configuration in SAP, where characteristics are defined with specific allowed values.
  Cause:
  The error message AP317 is triggered when:
  
  A characteristic value entered does not match any of the fixed values defined in its domain.
  The system is set to automatically validate the characteristic against its domain values, and the entered value is not valid.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Verify the value you are trying to enter for the characteristic. Ensure that it matches one of the fixed values defined in the domain for that characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Domain Settings:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system and check the domain settings. Ensure that the fixed values are correctly defined and that the value you are trying to enter is included in this list.
  
  
  
  Adjust Input:
  
  If the value you are trying to enter is not valid, either change the input to a valid fixed value or update the domain to include the new value if it is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic:
  
  If there are any custom validations or logic implemented in the system (e.g., user exits, BAdIs), review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on characteristic domains and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CT04 (to maintain characteristics) or CT05 (to maintain classes) to check and modify the characteristic settings.
  Classification System: Understanding how the classification system works in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to characteristics and their values.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.