How To Fix CM_SUB_VALUATION831 - Characteristic &1 not present

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 831

• Message text: Characteristic &1 not present

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& does not exist in the classification system.

System Response

The value assignment is not changed.

How to fix this error?

Here are some things you can check:
Whether the characteristic exists in characteristics management
(transaction CT04).
The validity of the characteristic
The import file, in case of a specification import

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_VALUATION831 - Characteristic &1 not present ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_VALUATION831 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not present in the context where it is being referenced. This error typically arises in the context of classification and valuation in SAP, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the classification system or when performing valuation of materials or products.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic that is being referenced in the error message is not defined in the classification system for the material or object you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the classification system may not include the necessary characteristics for the material type or class.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the characteristic is expected but not available due to data migration issues or incorrect master data setup.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the classification system in SAP and verify if the characteristic exists. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance).
  If the characteristic does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Assign Characteristic to Class:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the appropriate class. You can check this using transaction code CL02 (Class Maintenance).
  If it is not assigned, you can add it to the relevant class.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that the material is correctly classified and that all necessary characteristics are assigned.
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to review the material's classification data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration or system upgrade, perform a consistency check on the classification data to identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02: Class Maintenance
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Classification System: Familiarize yourself with how the classification system works in SAP, including how characteristics and classes are defined and used.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.