How To Fix CM_SUB_VALUATION832 - Characteristic &1 is not assigned to value assignment type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 832

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not assigned to value assignment type &2

What causes this issue?

Characteristics &V1& is not assigned to class &V3&. This means that
there is no assignment between characteristic &V1& and value assignment
type &V2&.

System Response

The value assignment is not changed.

How to fix this error?

Here are some things you can check:
Whether value assignment type &V2& was assigned to the correct class in
Customizing
Whether the class assigned there has the required characteristic &V1& in
the classification system (transaction CL03)
Whether the value assignment type and characteristic matchup function
was performed in Customizing in the basic data and tools under Tools ->
Master Data
The import file, in case of a specification import

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_VALUATION832 - Characteristic &1 is not assigned to value assignment type &2 ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_VALUATION832 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not assigned to the value assignment type (denoted as &2) in the context of classification and valuation in SAP. This error typically arises in the context of materials management, product lifecycle management, or similar modules where characteristics and value assignments are used to define properties of materials or products.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The characteristic you are trying to use is not assigned to the specified value assignment type in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for characteristics and value assignment types may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the characteristic is expected to be linked to the value assignment type but is not.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for characteristics and value assignment types in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the characteristic (&1) is correctly assigned to the value assignment type (&2).
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and checking the settings under the appropriate module (e.g., Material Management, Classification).
  
  
  
  Assign Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is not assigned, you will need to assign it to the value assignment type. This can typically be done in the classification settings.
  Use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to manage characteristics and their assignments.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the material or object you are working with to ensure that the correct characteristics are being used.
  Make sure that the value assignment type is appropriate for the context in which you are working.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on how to manage characteristics and value assignment types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01 (Create Class), CL02 (Change Class), CL03 (Display Class), and CL24 (Display Characteristics).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to classifications and characteristics in the system.
  Training: If you are unfamiliar with the classification system in SAP, consider training or consulting with a colleague who has experience in this area.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_SUB_VALUATION832 error and ensure that your characteristics and value assignment types are correctly configured in SAP.