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

G00658 - Overview

• 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.

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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