How To Fix CE083 - No default value exists for characteristic "&"

CE083 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 083

• Message text: No default value exists for characteristic "&"

What causes this issue?

You cannot display a default value for the characteristic "&V1&"
because no default value has been maintained for this characteristic.

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?

If desired, maintain a default value for the characteristic. You can do
this within method maintenance or characteristic maintenance.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE083 - No default value exists for characteristic "&" ?

  The SAP error message CE083, which states "No default value exists for characteristic '&'", typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with characteristics in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a default value for a specified characteristic, which is necessary for processing the transaction or report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Default Values: The characteristic in question does not have a default value assigned in the configuration settings.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the characteristic may not be properly maintained, leading to the absence of default values.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings for the characteristics in the relevant application area (like CO-PA) may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered data incorrectly or omitted required fields that are linked to the characteristic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., CO-PA).
  Ensure that default