How To Fix FTI004 - Characteristic value &1 for characteristic &2 (&3) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTI - Treasury Information System

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Characteristic value &1 for characteristic &2 (&3) does not exist

What causes this issue?

Characteristic value &V1& could not be found for characteristic &V2& (
&V3& ). There are several reasons for this:
Characteristic &V2& does not have any kind of check table.
Characteristic &V2& has a check table, but value &V1& is not displayed
in it.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTI004 - Characteristic value &1 for characteristic &2 (&3) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FTI004 indicates that a characteristic value specified for a characteristic does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of using characteristics in various SAP modules, such as SAP Variant Configuration, SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), or SAP Material Management (MM).
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic Value: The characteristic value you are trying to use has not been defined in the system for the specified characteristic.
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic may not be correctly assigned to the object (e.g., material, class, etc.) you are working with.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries in the characteristic value table.
  Typographical Error: There could be a typo in the characteristic value or characteristic name being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (for characteristics) or CL02 (for classes) and verify that the characteristic and its values are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the characteristic value you are trying to use is indeed listed under the specified characteristic.
  
  
  
  Verify Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the relevant class or object (e.g., material, variant) where you are trying to use it.
  Use transaction CL03 to check the class assignments.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the input for any typographical errors in the characteristic name or value.
  Ensure that you are using the correct value format as defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Values:
  
  If the characteristic value does not exist and is required, you may need to create it using transaction CT04.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the characteristics and their values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the characteristics and values, refer to the relevant SAP documentation or consult with a functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the characteristic value is being referenced incorrectly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FTI004 error and ensure that the characteristic values are correctly defined and utilized in your SAP environment.