How To Fix C1081 - Allowed values are not consistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Allowed values are not consistent

What causes this issue?

You have changed the data format. The system checked the allowed values
maintained and discovered that the unit for entry &v1& is inconsistent.

How to fix this error?

Remove your format changes, then check the allowed values for
compatibility with the format changes you want to make.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1081 - Allowed values are not consistent ?

  The SAP error message C1081 "Allowed values are not consistent" typically occurs in the context of configuration settings, particularly when dealing with characteristics and their allowed values in the context of variant configuration or classification.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  
  Inconsistent Allowed Values: The allowed values defined for a characteristic are not consistent with the values that are being used in the configuration. This can happen if:
  
  The allowed values for a characteristic have been changed after the configuration was created.
  There are conflicting definitions of allowed values across different contexts (e.g., different classes or characteristics).
  
  
  
  Missing Values: If a characteristic is expected to have certain values but those values are not defined or are missing in the configuration.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the classification system, such as incorrect links between characteristics and their allowed values.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C1081 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Allowed Values:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check the allowed values for the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that the values defined are consistent and correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are working with a configurable material, check the configuration profile and ensure that the characteristics and their allowed values are correctly set up.
  Use transaction CU50 to check the configuration of the material and see if any values are missing or incorrect.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the classification data. You can use transaction CL02 (Class Maintenance) to check for any inconsistencies in the classes and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Recreate Configuration:
  
  If the configuration is significantly out of sync, consider recreating the configuration for the material or object in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CU50: Configuration Profile
  CL02: Class Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on variant configuration and classification.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the C1081 error in your SAP system.