How To Fix C1829 - Allowed value are not possible for reference characteristics

C1829 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 829

• Message text: Allowed value are not possible for reference characteristics

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1829 - Allowed value are not possible for reference characteristics ?

  The SAP error message C1829 ("Allowed values are not possible for reference characteristics") typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) when there is an issue with the allowed values for characteristics in a configurable material. This error indicates that the values assigned to a reference characteristic do not match the allowed values defined in the configuration profile.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Allowed Values: The reference characteristic has been assigned values that are not defined in the allowed values for that characteristic in the configuration profile.
  Incorrect Configuration Profile: The configuration profile may not be set up correctly, or the reference characteristic may not be properly linked to the allowed values.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes made to the characteristics or values that have not been updated in the configuration settings.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or constraints defined that restrict the allowed values based on other