How To Fix FSH_MAIN075 - Characteristic value &1 not maintained; use F4 to select values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MAIN - Message Class for Article Master Data

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Characteristic value &1 not maintained; use F4 to select values

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MAIN075 - Characteristic value &1 not maintained; use F4 to select values ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MAIN075 indicates that a characteristic value (represented by &1) is not maintained in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Fashion Management or similar modules where characteristics and their values are used to define product attributes.
  Cause:
  
  Unmaintained Characteristic Value: The characteristic value you are trying to use has not been defined or maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have manually entered a value that does not exist in the predefined list of characteristic values.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the characteristic value table.
  
  Solution:
  
  Use F4 Help: The error message suggests using the F4 key to open a selection list of valid characteristic values. This is the first step to ensure you are selecting a value that exists in the system.
  Maintain Characteristic Values:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration or master data maintenance transaction (e.g., CT04 for characteristics).
  Check if the characteristic value is defined. If not, you may need to create it.
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the appropriate class and that the value is active.
  
  
  Check Data Consistency: If you suspect data inconsistencies, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP administrator to ensure that all necessary data is correctly maintained.
  Authorization Issues: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain the characteristic values.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (Maintain Characteristics), CL02 (Change Class), and CL03 (Display Class) for managing characteristics and their values.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on maintaining characteristics and values.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.