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

CMCB_MSG464 - Overview

• 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