How To Fix CM_SUB_VALUATION824 - Inconsistent characteristic value assignment; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 824

• Message text: Inconsistent characteristic value assignment; see long text

What causes this issue?

You want to change the value assignment of a characteristic. The change
causes an inconsistency, so the value assignment is not permitted.
The inconsistency can have the following causes:
A characteristic value does not match the values that are defined for
the characteristic in Classification.
A precondition or selection condition is violated.
Different values were derived for a single-value characteristic via
constraints, actions, or procedures.
In classification, inconsistencies occur if you change the value range
of a characteristic that was assigned values in assigned objects or
classes with values from the previous value range.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Correct the values that caused the inconsistency.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_VALUATION824 - Inconsistent characteristic value assignment; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_VALUATION824 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the assignment of characteristic values in the context of classification or valuation of materials or products. This error typically arises when the system detects that the characteristic values assigned to a material or object do not match the expected values based on the configuration or classification settings.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The characteristic values assigned to a material may not be consistent with the values defined in the classification system or the valuation class.
  Missing Characteristics: Some required characteristics may not have been assigned to the material.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the classification system may not align with the material master data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, inconsistencies may have been introduced.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Review the characteristic values assigned to the material or object in question. Ensure that they are consistent with the expected values defined in the classification system.
  Review Classification Settings: Go to the classification settings in SAP and verify that the characteristics and their values are correctly defined.
  Correct Missing Values: If any required characteristics are missing, add them to the material master data.
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to check the class and its characteristics for inconsistencies.
  Reclassify the Material: If necessary, reclassify the material to ensure it aligns with the correct class and characteristics.
  Consult Long Text: The error message often comes with a long text that provides additional details about the inconsistency. Review this text for specific guidance on what might be wrong.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01 (Create Class), CL02 (Change Class), CL03 (Display Class), and MM02 (Change Material).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on classification and valuation to understand the expected configurations and data structures.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the CM_SUB_VALUATION824 error.