How To Fix C1887 - Assigned value(s) not valid at this time

C1887 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 887

• Message text: Assigned value(s) not valid at this time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1887 - Assigned value(s) not valid at this time ?

  The SAP error message C1887, which states "Assigned value(s) not valid at this time," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or other financial objects. This error indicates that the values you are trying to assign to a particular field or object are not valid for the specified time period.
  Causes:
  
  
  Date Range Issues: The values you are trying to assign may not be valid for the date range specified in the transaction. For example, if you are trying to post a transaction to a cost center that is closed for the period, you will encounter this error.
  
  
  Master Data Validity: The master data (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) may not be valid for the period in which you are trying to post. This can happen if the master data has been set to inactive or if it has been changed.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: There