How To Fix /CUM/ORDER120 - CU & does not allow value & for Characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CUM/ORDER -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: CU & does not allow value & for Characteristic &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CUM/ORDER120 - CU & does not allow value & for Characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message /CUM/ORDER120 typically indicates that there is an issue with the characteristics of a configurable material in the context of variant configuration. The message suggests that the value being assigned to a characteristic is not allowed or is invalid based on the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The value being assigned to the characteristic is not defined in the configuration profile for that material.
  Dependency Issues: There may be dependencies defined in the configuration that restrict the values that can be assigned to certain characteristics based on the values of other characteristics.
  Configuration Profile: The configuration profile for the material may not be set up correctly, or the characteristic may not be included in the profile.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Verify that the value you are trying to assign to the characteristic is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration profile for the material.
  Review Dependencies: Look at the dependencies defined for the characteristics. Ensure that the value you are trying to assign does not violate any dependency rules.
  Update Configuration Profile: If the characteristic is not included in the configuration profile, you may need to add it or adjust the allowed values.
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific configurable material to understand the allowed values and any constraints.
  Test Configuration: If you have access to a test environment, try to replicate the issue with different values to see if the problem persists.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration) to check the configuration of the material.
  Characteristic Settings: You can check the settings for characteristics in transaction CT04 to see the allowed values and dependencies.
  Configuration Profiles: Use transaction CU01 to view or modify configuration profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.