How To Fix G0324 - You cannot specify '*' as a value for characteristic &1

G0324 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 324

• Message text: You cannot specify '*' as a value for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

Online data entry can only process the value '*' for subassignments
that occur in a lead column. The character '*' cannot be used with
other characters as a characteristic attribute.

System Response

Processing terminated

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0324 - You cannot specify '*' as a value for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message G0324, which states "You cannot specify '' as a value for characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when working with characteristics in SAP's Product Configuration module. This error indicates that the system does not allow the use of the wildcard character '' for the specified characteristic.
  
  Cause:
  
  Wildcard Usage: The asterisk () is often used as a wildcard in various contexts within SAP. However, in certain scenarios, particularly with characteristics in variant configuration, using '' is not permitted.
  Characteristic Settings: The characteristic in question may have specific settings that do not allow for wildcard values. This could be due to the way the characteristic is defined in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently entered '*' instead of a valid value for the characteristic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Review the definition of the characteristic in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up