How To Fix COM_PME_PARSER482 - Allowed values for characteristic &1 empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PME_PARSER - Configuration

• Message number: 482

• Message text: Allowed values for characteristic &1 empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER482 - Allowed values for characteristic &1 empty ?

  The SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER482 with the description "Allowed values for characteristic &1 empty" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Master or Variant Configuration. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any allowed values for a specific characteristic that is being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Allowed Values: The characteristic specified in the error message does not have any allowed values defined in the system. This can happen if the characteristic is newly created and not yet configured properly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the characteristic might be incorrect, leading to the absence of allowed values.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the characteristic value assignments.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the allowed values for the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check the configuration of the characteristic mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the characteristic has allowed values defined.
  
  
  
  Define Allowed Values:
  
  If the allowed values are missing, you can define them in the characteristic maintenance screen. Make sure to assign the appropriate values that should be allowed for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Value Assignment:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a class, ensure that the class has the correct value assignments. You can check this in transaction CL02 (Class Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  If the characteristic is used in a dependency (for example, in variant configuration), ensure that the dependencies are correctly defined and that they reference the allowed values properly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and its allowed values. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, ensure that all related objects (like allowed values) were also transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02: Class Maintenance
  CU01: Class and Characteristic Assignment
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on characteristics and allowed values in the context of Product Master and Variant Configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.