How To Fix C0829 - Output value of characteristic was adjusted

C0829 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 829

• Message text: Output value of characteristic was adjusted

What causes this issue?

The characteristic displayed is marked both as an input value and
output value. A default value with fixed or automatic value assignment
in the process order has been specified for the input value.
In this case, the default value and output value must match. For this
reason, the settings made for characteristic value assignment of the
default value are transferred to the output value.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0829 - Output value of characteristic was adjusted ?

  The SAP error message C0829, which states "Output value of characteristic was adjusted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's variant configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics in a configurable material. This message indicates that the system has automatically adjusted the output value of a characteristic based on the dependencies defined in the configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Dependency Logic: The adjustment usually happens due to the logic defined in the dependencies (e.g., constraints, rules) that govern how characteristics interact with each other. If a certain characteristic is set, it may require or restrict the values of other characteristics.
  
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: If the selected values for characteristics lead to an inconsistent or invalid configuration, the system may adjust the values to ensure that the configuration remains valid.
  
  
  Default Values: Sometimes, the system may adjust values to default settings defined in the configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Dependencies: Check the dependencies associated with the configurable material. Ensure that the logic