How To Fix C1702 - Characteristic & / assigned value & is part of UDEF &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 702

• Message text: Characteristic & / assigned value & is part of UDEF &

What causes this issue?

You have selected a characteristic and/or a valuation, that is part of
a UDEF.

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?

Select the appropriate UDEF and display the characteristics and
valuations contained therein.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1702 - Characteristic & / assigned value & is part of UDEF & ?

  The SAP error message C1702 indicates that a characteristic and its assigned value are part of a User Defined Evaluation Formula (UDEF) in the context of SAP's classification system. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to delete or modify a characteristic or its value that is currently being used in a UDEF.
  Cause:
  
  Dependency on UDEF: The characteristic and its assigned value are linked to a UDEF, which means they are being utilized in a specific evaluation or calculation within the SAP system.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion or modification of elements that are actively being used in calculations or evaluations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the UDEF: Determine which UDEF is using the characteristic and its assigned value. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the classification system.
  Modify UDEF: If you need to change or delete the characteristic or its value, you must first modify or remove the UDEF that is using it. This may involve:
  
  Editing the UDEF to remove the dependency on the characteristic.
  Deleting the UDEF if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  Re-evaluate Dependencies: After making changes to the UDEF, you can then proceed to modify or delete the characteristic or its assigned value.
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, ensure to test the UDEF and any related processes to confirm that everything is functioning as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to manage characteristics and classes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on classification and UDEF for detailed guidance on managing characteristics and their dependencies.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C1702 error and manage your characteristics and UDEFs effectively.