How To Fix COM_PME_PARSER583 - Confirmed: characteristic &1 with allowed values &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PME_PARSER - Configuration

• Message number: 583

• Message text: Confirmed: characteristic &1 with allowed values &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER583 - Confirmed: characteristic &1 with allowed values &2 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER583 typically occurs in the context of Product Master Data Management, particularly when dealing with characteristics and their allowed values in the context of configuration or variant management.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that there is a mismatch between the characteristic value being confirmed and the allowed values defined for that characteristic. Specifically, it means that the characteristic you are trying to confirm (denoted by &1) does not have the value you are trying to assign (denoted by &2) as one of its allowed values.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (for characteristics) or CT05 (for classes) in SAP.
  Look up the characteristic &1 and verify its allowed values. Ensure that the value you are trying to confirm (&2) is indeed listed as an allowed value.
  
  
  
  Update Allowed Values:
  
  If the value you are trying to confirm is not listed, you may need to add it to the allowed values for that characteristic. This can be done in the characteristic definition.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If you are working with configurable materials, check the configuration profile and ensure that the characteristics and their allowed values are correctly set up in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the value you are trying to confirm. Sometimes, small discrepancies can lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the allowed values or how to modify them, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (Create/Change Characteristic), CT05 (Create/Change Class), and CU01 (Configuration Profile).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and their allowed values.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message COM_PME_PARSER583 and successfully confirm the characteristic with the desired value.