How To Fix CX500 - Value "&1" of characteristic &2 does not exist in line &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Value "&1" of characteristic &2 does not exist in line &3

What causes this issue?

The value &V1& you are attempting to enter is not defined for the
characteristic.

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?

Display the allowed values and select one.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX500 - Value "&1" of characteristic &2 does not exist in line &3 ?

  The SAP error message CX500 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic value in a specific line item of a document or transaction. This error typically arises in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics in materials or products.
  Cause:
  The error message "CX500 Value '&1' of characteristic &2 does not exist in line &3" generally means that:
  
  The value specified for a characteristic (e.g., color, size, etc.) does not exist in the master data for that characteristic.
  The characteristic is not defined correctly in the configuration profile or the material master.
  There may be a mismatch between the values being used in the transaction and those defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify that the characteristic &2 exists and that the value &1 is defined for it.
  If the value does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the value being used in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Use transaction code CU41 (Display Configuration Profile) to check if the configuration profile associated with the material is set up correctly.
  Ensure that all required characteristics and their values are included in the profile.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to ensure that the material is correctly configured with the necessary characteristics and values.
  
  
  
  Check Line Item:
  
  Review the specific line item &3 in the document or transaction where the error occurred. Ensure that the values being used are valid and correspond to the defined characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the characteristics and values, refer to the documentation or guidelines provided for the specific configuration or product.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CU41: Display Configuration Profile
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify characteristics and configuration profiles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CX500 error in SAP.