How To Fix G0304 - The value &1 is invalid for characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 304

• Message text: The value &1 is invalid for characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

You entered the value &V1& for the characteristic &V2&. This value is
invalid.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Enter a different value for the characteristic &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0304 - The value &1 is invalid for characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message G0304, which states "The value &1 is invalid for characteristic &2," typically occurs in the context of working with characteristics in SAP, particularly in the areas of classification, variant configuration, or material master data. This error indicates that the value you are trying to assign to a specific characteristic is not valid or recognized by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The value you are trying to assign to the characteristic does not exist in the allowed values for that characteristic.
  Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured to accept the value you are trying to use.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or classification data that lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to use certain values for characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Allowed Values: Verify the allowed values for the characteristic in the classification system. You can do this by