How To Fix FSH_MAIN317 - Conversion impossible;char. value &1 does not exist for characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Conversion impossible;char. value &1 does not exist for characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MAIN317 - Conversion impossible;char. value &1 does not exist for characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MAIN317 indicates that there is an issue with the conversion of a character value for a specific characteristic in the context of SAP Fashion Management (FSH). This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a corresponding value for a characteristic that is expected in a certain context, such as during data processing or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The character value specified in the error message does not exist in the master data for the characteristic mentioned. This could happen if the value was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect value being used in the data entry process.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some values may not have been transferred correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the relevant master data (e.g., material master, characteristic values) and verify if the character value exists for the specified characteristic.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create the missing value.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the data entry process to ensure that the correct values are being used. Look for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration logs and ensure that all necessary values were migrated correctly.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the characteristic in the SAP system. Ensure that the characteristic is set up correctly and that all necessary values are defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristic and its expected values.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), CT04 (Create Characteristic), or CT05 (Change Characteristic) to manage characteristics and their values.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.