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