How To Fix G00658 - Function exit: Characteristic value for character &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 658

• Message text: Function exit: Characteristic value for character &1 is invalid

What causes this issue?

The function exit reports an error for characteristic &V1&. The
characteristic value, which is contained in the current data line, is
invalid.

System Response

The current data record has errors and can not be posted.

How to fix this error?

Clarify which kind of check has failed in the function exit, and
correct the data record correspondingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00658 - Function exit: Characteristic value for character &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message G00658 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic value for a specific characteristic in the context of a function exit. This typically occurs in scenarios involving variant configuration or when working with characteristics in materials or products.
  Cause:
  The error message "Characteristic value for character &1 is invalid" usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Characteristic Value: The value assigned to the characteristic does not exist in the master data. This could happen if the value was deleted or if there was a typo in the value being assigned.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the characteristic value table.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the characteristic may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the value.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the characteristic values.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G00658 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) and verify that the characteristic in question (denoted by &1) has the correct values defined.
  Ensure that the value you are trying to use is indeed listed as a valid value for that characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are working with variant configuration, check the configuration profile and ensure that the characteristic is correctly assigned to the relevant object.
  Make sure that the dependencies and constraints related to the characteristic are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material or product configuration to identify any inconsistencies in the data.
  Use transaction CU50 to check the configuration of the material and see if there are any issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the characteristic values. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the function exit to identify where the invalid value is being set or processed. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific characteristic and its configuration for any known issues or additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04 - Change Characteristic
  CU50 - Configuration Profile
  CU01 - Create Configuration Profile
  CU02 - Change Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to the specific error message or characteristic you are dealing with.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the G00658 error in SAP.