How To Fix C0212 - - Enter a correct value for characteristic & &


C0212 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: C0 - PP-PI: Messages for PI Sheet and Syntax Checker

  • Message number: 212

  • Message text: - Enter a correct value for characteristic & &

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  • What causes this issue?

    Characteristic &V1& &V2& of the process instruction has been
    assigned value &V4&. However, this value has not been defined for
    the characteristic.

    System Response

    The subsequent characteristics of the process instruction are not taken
    into account in the syntax check.

    How to fix this error?

    Assign a valid value to characteristic &V1& &V2&.

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C0212 - Details

  • The SAP error message C0212 - "Enter a correct value for characteristic & &" typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when working with characteristics and values in the context of material master data, classification, or variant configuration.
    
    Cause: This error message is triggered when: Invalid Value: The value entered for a characteristic does not match any of the allowed values defined for that characteristic in the system. Missing Value: The characteristic requires a value, but none has been provided. Incorrect Data Type: The value entered does not conform to the expected data type (e.g., entering a string where a numeric value is expected). Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to enter or modify the characteristic values.
    Solution: To resolve the C0212 error, you can take the following steps: Check Allowed Values: Go to the classification view of the material or object you are working with. Verify the allowed values for the characteristic in

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