How To Fix FSH_PP_MD116 - Char. value &1 invalid for conf. class &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_PP_MD - Message Class for PP Master Data

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Char. value &1 invalid for conf. class &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_PP_MD116 - Char. value &1 invalid for conf. class &2 ?

  The SAP error message FSH_PP_MD116 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic value that is being used in the context of a configuration class. Specifically, the message states that the characteristic value &1 is invalid for the configuration class &2. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP, where specific characteristics and their values are defined for configurable products.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Value: The characteristic value being referenced does not exist or is not valid for the specified configuration class. This could be due to a typo, or the value may not have been defined in the master data.
  Configuration Class Issues: The configuration class itself may not be set up correctly, or the characteristic may not be assigned to the class.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the characteristic value table or incorrect settings in the configuration profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the configuration class in transaction CT04 (Characteristic) and verify that the characteristic value &1 is defined.
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the correct configuration class in transaction CU01 (Create Configuration Profile).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Class:
  
  Use transaction CU02 (Change Configuration Profile) to check the settings of the configuration class &2.
  Ensure that all necessary characteristics are included and that their values are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the configuration data to identify any discrepancies. This can often be done through transaction CU50 (Configuration Management).
  If necessary, correct any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  If there are dependencies defined for the characteristics, ensure that they are correctly set up and that the values being used do not violate any dependency rules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides for your specific SAP implementation to ensure that all settings are in accordance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  CU50: Configuration Management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.