How To Fix CM_SUB_VALUATION809 - Value & in characteristic does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_VALUATION - Substance Characteristic Values and Additional Info.

• Message number: 809

• Message text: Value & in characteristic does not exist

What causes this issue?

The value &V1& is not valid for the characteristic &V2& since no
corresponding value was defined in the classification system.

System Response

The value is not adopted.

How to fix this error?

Enter a value for the characteristic that exists in the system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_VALUATION809 - Value & in characteristic does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_VALUATION809 indicates that a specific value for a characteristic does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of classification and valuation in SAP, particularly when dealing with characteristics in material master records, classification systems, or when performing valuation of materials.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Value: The value you are trying to assign to a characteristic does not exist in the value list for that characteristic.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the classification system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect value being entered that does not match any existing values.
  Master Data Issues: The material or object you are working with may not have been properly set up in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (for characteristics) or CT05 (for value assignments) and check if the value you are trying to use is defined for the characteristic