How To Fix CX272 - No value found for characteristic &1 in table line &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 272

• Message text: No value found for characteristic &1 in table line &2

What causes this issue?

You want this table to be displayed in the form of a decision table.
This is only possible if all table lines that contain values for all
characteristics have at least one value.

System Response

The system found that no value is assigned to characteristic &V1& in
table line &V2&.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX272 - No value found for characteristic &1 in table line &2 ?

  The SAP error message CX272 "No value found for characteristic &1 in table line &2" typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics and values in classification or variant configuration scenarios. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a value for a specific characteristic in the specified table line.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The characteristic specified in the error message does not have a corresponding value in the relevant table or master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the material or object may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to missing values for required characteristics.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the classification tables or incorrect links between characteristics and values.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access certain characteristic values.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment: Verify that the characteristic in question is correctly assigned to the material or object. Ensure that the characteristic is defined in the classification system.
  Maintain Characteristic Values: Go to the classification data and ensure that the characteristic has valid values assigned. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CL02 for changing characteristics) and checking the values.
  Review Configuration: If this error occurs during configuration, review the configuration settings to ensure that all required characteristics and their values are properly defined.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the classification data to identify any discrepancies or missing entries. You can use transaction codes like CL30 or CL31 to check and maintain classification data.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic values. Check the user roles and authorizations in the user management area.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01 (Create Characteristic), CL02 (Change Characteristic), CL03 (Display Characteristic), and CL30 (Mass Maintenance of Characteristics).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on classification and variant configuration to understand how characteristics and values are managed within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CX272 error message in SAP.