How To Fix CE133 - Characteristic &: Value & is not &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Characteristic &: Value & is not &

What causes this issue?

In method &V4&, the value &V2& has been entered or calculated for the
characteristic &V1&. The validation rule &V3& that was entered in the
method &V4& does not allow for the value &V2&.

How to fix this error?

If you are on the screen for assigning characteristic values assign a
value to the characteristic &V1& so that is corresponds to the
inspection rule &V3&.

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

If you are on the "Method Result" screen the value of the characteristic
&V1& as calculated in the method &V4& was used for further calculations.
Check the result and assign a value to the characteristic again, if
necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE133 - Characteristic &: Value & is not & ?

  The SAP error message CE133 typically indicates an issue with the characteristics and values in the context of a classification system, particularly in the area of variant configuration or product master data. The message format usually looks like this:
  CE133 Characteristic &: Value & is not &.
  Cause:
  This error occurs when there is a mismatch between the expected value for a characteristic and the value that has been provided. The reasons for this error can include:
  
  Incorrect Value Assignment: The value assigned to a characteristic does not match the allowed values defined in the system.
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristic may not be defined for the specific class or object you are working with.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings.
  Configuration Profile Issues: If you are working with configurable materials, the configuration profile may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CE133 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the classification view of the material or object in question.
  Verify that the characteristic values assigned are valid and match the allowed values defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Class and Characteristics:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly assigned to the class.
  Check if the characteristic is marked as "mandatory" and if it has a default value.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration Profile:
  
  If applicable, check the configuration profile for the material to ensure that it is set up correctly and that all required characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any discrepancies or issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the characteristics and values in your configuration.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class), CL03 (Display Class), or CT04 (Change Characteristics) to manage characteristics and classes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom logic implemented, ensure that it is not interfering with the standard behavior of characteristic assignment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CE133 error in your SAP system.