How To Fix G00023 - Default value to char. &1 does not exist for value &2 of independent char

G00023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Default value to char. &1 does not exist for value &2 of independent char

What causes this issue?

Default values must be maintained for the characteristic &V1&. Numerous
consolidation functions use this default value.
The characteristic &V1& is in a compounding relationship with other
characteristics and is dependent on their characteristic values. For
the value combination &V2& of the independent characteristics no
default value is maintained.

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?

Maintain for every value combination of the independent characteristics
a default value for the characteristic &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00023 - Default value to char. &1 does not exist for value &2 of independent char ?

  The SAP error message G00023 indicates that there is an issue with the default value assignment for a characteristic in a configuration scenario. Specifically, it means that the system is unable to find a default value for a characteristic (denoted as &1) for a specific value of an independent characteristic (denoted as &2). This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics in a material master.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Default Value: The primary cause of this error is that the characteristic does not have a defined default value for the specified independent characteristic value. This can happen if the configuration settings are incomplete or if the default values were not set up correctly.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the material or the characteristics themselves, such as incorrect dependencies or missing entries in the configuration tables.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data,