How To Fix CU111 - Input error with char. &1, value &2; cause: &3

CU111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Input error with char. &1, value &2; cause: &3

What causes this issue?

An error occurred processing external input data for characteristic
values.
The error occurred in:
Characteristic: &v1&
Value: &v2&
Cause: &v3&
The cause is shown as an EXCEPTION.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

In background processing, this message always causes the process to
terminate.
In IDoc processing, the IDoc can also be processed in dialog. This
means you can find out more information on the error and solve the
error in dialog.
You may be able to resolve some error messages for characteristic
values directly from the error message.
Example: external value is written incorrectly.
Other errors can be solved in dialog once all input data has been
loaded.
Example: characteristic name is written incorrectly, so no value is
assigned.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU111 - Input error with char. &1, value &2; cause: &3 ?

  The SAP error message CU111 typically indicates an input error related to a characteristic in the classification system. The message format suggests that there is an issue with a specific characteristic (denoted by &1), a value associated with that characteristic (denoted by &2), and a cause for the error (denoted by &3).
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise from several potential issues, including:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Value: The value provided for the characteristic may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Data Type Mismatch: The value provided may not match the expected data type for the characteristic (e.g., providing a string when a numeric value is expected).
  Missing Required Fields: There may be required fields that have not been filled out, leading to an incomplete entry.
  
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the classification system, or there may be inconsistencies in the master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CU111 error, you can take