How To Fix C1700 - Characteristic & has the assigned value &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 700

• Message text: Characteristic & has the assigned value &

What causes this issue?

The assigned values found are not currently displayed.

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?

Display all assigned values for the characteristic where you positioned
your cursor.
You may need to go into your user settings and select the option for
displaying all values.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1700 - Characteristic & has the assigned value & ?

  The SAP error message C1700 typically indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic in the context of variant configuration or classification. The message usually states that a characteristic has been assigned a value that is not valid or not allowed in the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value Assignment: The characteristic has been assigned a value that does not exist in the allowed values for that characteristic.
  Missing Dependencies: There may be dependencies or constraints that are not satisfied, leading to the characteristic being unable to accept the assigned value.
  Configuration Profile Issues: The configuration profile may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in the values assigned to characteristics.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the characteristic or its values may be incomplete or incorrectly defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Verify that the value assigned to the characteristic is valid. You can do this by checking the allowed values for that characteristic in the classification data.
  Review Dependencies: If there are dependencies defined for the characteristic, ensure that all required conditions are met. This may involve checking other characteristics or values that need to be set.
  Update Configuration Profile: If the configuration profile is incorrect, you may need to update it to ensure that it allows the assignment of the desired value.
  Correct Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the characteristic and its values is complete and correctly defined. This may involve checking the classification settings in the SAP system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the characteristic and its configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CT04 (to maintain characteristics) or CL02 (to maintain classes) to check and modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the assignment is failing.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP variant configuration and classification.