How To Fix CM_MDG_BS_CLF_GEN017 - Characteristic not found or invalid value. Check valuation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_MDG_BS_CLF_GEN - Classification Message Class

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Characteristic not found or invalid value. Check valuation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_MDG_BS_CLF_GEN017 - Characteristic not found or invalid value. Check valuation ?

  The SAP error message CM_MDG_BS_CLF_GEN017 indicates that a characteristic is either not found or has an invalid value during a Master Data Governance (MDG) process. This error typically occurs when working with characteristics in the context of material master data or other master data objects in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Not Found: The characteristic you are trying to use may not be defined in the system. This could happen if the characteristic was deleted or if it was never created.
  Invalid Value: The value assigned to the characteristic may not be valid. This could occur if:
  
  The value does not exist in the allowed values for that characteristic.
  The value is not formatted correctly.
  The characteristic is not active or is not assigned to the relevant class.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify if the characteristic exists.
  Ensure that the characteristic is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Validate Allowed Values:
  
  Check the allowed values for the characteristic. You can do this in the same transaction (CT04) under the "Values" tab.
  Ensure that the value you are trying to assign is listed as an allowed value.
  
  
  
  Check Class Assignment:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a class, ensure that the class is correctly assigned to the material or object you are working with. You can check this in transaction CL02 (Class Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the data entry for any typos or formatting issues. Ensure that the value matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the characteristics and their values, refer to the documentation or guidelines provided for the specific master data governance process you are working on.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is occurring. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02: Class Maintenance
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Master Data Governance: Familiarize yourself with the MDG processes and how characteristics and classes are used within the context of master data management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the problem continues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.