How To Fix CMCB_MSG464 - Enter a valid value for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMCB_MSG - Cash Budgeting Message Class

• Message number: 464

• Message text: Enter a valid value for characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMCB_MSG464 - Enter a valid value for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message CMCB_MSG464, which states "Enter a valid value for characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when a user is trying to input a value for a characteristic that is either invalid or not recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The value entered for the characteristic does not match any of the valid values defined in the system.
  Missing Master Data: The characteristic may not have any associated master data, meaning that the value you are trying to enter does not exist in the master data table.
  Data Type Mismatch: The value entered may not conform to the expected data type (e.g., entering a string where a number is expected).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic or its values.
  Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the InfoObject settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Valid Values: Verify the valid values for the characteristic in the SAP BW system. You can do this by checking the master data for the characteristic in the relevant InfoObject.
  Input Correct Value: Ensure that the value you are entering is correct and matches one of the valid entries in the master data.
  Review Master Data: If the characteristic is missing master data, you may need to load or create the necessary master data for that characteristic.
  Data Type Verification: Ensure that the value you are entering matches the expected data type for the characteristic.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that you have the necessary authorizations to access and input values for the characteristic.
  Configuration Review: If you have access, review the configuration of the characteristic in the InfoObject settings to ensure it is set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on characteristics and InfoObjects.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.