How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE822 - You must select existing characteristic values used in the variants.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 822

• Message text: You must select existing characteristic values used in the variants.

What causes this issue?

There are existing variants with assigned characteristic values. When
updating characteristic values, you must select the existing
characteristic values used in the variant as well along with new
characteristics that you wish to add.

System Response

If you do not select the existing characteristic values used in the
variants<(>,<)> the system generates an error message and stops further
processing.

How to fix this error?

Select characteristic values used in the variant as well along with new
characteristics that you wish to add.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE822 - You must select existing characteristic values used in the variants. ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE822 indicates that when working with variant configuration, you must select existing characteristic values that are used in the variants. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a variant configuration model, and the system requires that you specify valid characteristic values that have been defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Values: The characteristic values you are trying to use in your variant do not exist or have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration you are attempting to create or modify does not align with the existing characteristics and their values.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between characteristics and their values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Maintain Characteristics) and verify that the characteristics you are trying to use are defined correctly.
  Ensure that the characteristic values are also defined and active.
  
  
  
  Select Valid