How To Fix CM_SUB_VALUATION814 - Characteristic value & is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 814

• Message text: Characteristic value & is not permitted

What causes this issue?

The characteristic value &v1& does not correspond to its definition in
the <ZK>classification system</>.

System Response

The characteristic value &v1& is not changed.

How to fix this error?

Enter the value in accordance with its definition.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_VALUATION814 - Characteristic value & is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_VALUATION814 indicates that a specific characteristic value is not permitted in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in the context of classification and valuation in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials, characteristics, and classes in the classification system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Value: The characteristic value you are trying to use is not defined or allowed for the specific characteristic in the classification system.
  Missing Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the system, or the value may not be assigned to the characteristic in the relevant class.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified characteristic value.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that prevent the use of the characteristic value.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the classification system and check the configuration of the characteristic in question. Ensure that the characteristic value you are trying to use is defined and allowed for that characteristic.
  Use transaction code CL02 to display the characteristic and verify its settings.
  
  
  
  Review Class Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly assigned to the class you are working with. You can use transaction code CL03 to display the class and check its assigned characteristics.
  
  
  
  Validate Material Master Data:
  
  If the error occurs while working with a material, check the material master data to ensure that the characteristic values are correctly assigned. Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the characteristic value. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the characteristic value is part of a specific business process or configuration, consult the relevant SAP documentation or configuration guides to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CL02 - Change Characteristic
  CL03 - Display Class
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation related to classification and characteristics for more detailed information on how to configure and manage these elements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.