How To Fix CB611 - Enter allowed value for characteristic & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CB - PP-PI-PMA: Dialog Messages for Process Management

• Message number: 611

• Message text: Enter allowed value for characteristic & &

What causes this issue?

You entered value &V3& for characteristic &V1& &V2&. Entry &V3& &V4&
does not exist in the system.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid value for characteristic &V1& &V2&.
To display allowed values, call the possible entries function
(<LS>F4</> ).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CB611 - Enter allowed value for characteristic & & ?

  The SAP error message CB611 ("Enter allowed value for characteristic & &") typically occurs in the context of classification and variant configuration in SAP. This error indicates that the value entered for a characteristic does not match the allowed values defined for that characteristic in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The value you are trying to enter for a characteristic is not one of the predefined allowed values.
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the classification system.
  Missing Values: The allowed values for the characteristic may not have been defined or may have been deleted.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the value being entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Allowed Values: Verify the allowed values for the characteristic in the classification data. You can do this by navigating to the characteristic definition in the SAP system.
  
  Use transaction code CT04 to display the characteristic and check the allowed values.
  
  
  
  Correct the Input: Ensure that the value you are entering matches one of the allowed values exactly. Pay attention to case sensitivity and any special characters.
  
  
  Update Characteristic Configuration: If the value you need to enter is valid but not listed, you may need to update the characteristic configuration to include the new value.
  
  Use transaction code CT04 to add or modify allowed values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the allowed values or how to configure them, refer to your organization's documentation or consult with a colleague who has experience with SAP classification.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: If the characteristic is part of a variant configuration, ensure that there are no dependencies that restrict the allowed values based on other characteristics.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CT03: Display Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to classification and variant configuration.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify characteristics and their allowed values.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on SAP classification and variant configuration to better understand how to manage characteristics and their values.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CB611 error and successfully enter the required values for the characteristic.