How To Fix G01102 - The value &1 does not exist for characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 102

• Message text: The value &1 does not exist for characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

'&V1&' is not a valid value for characteristic &V2&.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Use the list of possible entries (F4) and choose a suitable value for
characteristic &v2&.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G01102 - The value &1 does not exist for characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message G01102 indicates that a specific value for a characteristic does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where characteristics and their associated values are used to classify materials, products, or other objects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Value: The value you are trying to assign to a characteristic does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the value may not have been created yet.
  Incorrect Characteristic: The characteristic you are referencing may not be correctly defined or may not be linked to the object you are working with.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing master data or incorrect configuration settings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use certain characteristics or values.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Value: Verify that the value you are trying to use for the characteristic is correctly spelled and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant characteristic in the classification system.
  Create the Value: If the value does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the classification data maintenance transaction (e.g., CL02 for changing characteristics).
  Review Characteristic Settings: Ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined and that it is linked to the appropriate class or object.
  Check Authorizations: Make sure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and use the characteristic and its values.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing characteristics and values.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CL01 (Create Class), CL02 (Change Class), and CL03 (Display Class) to manage characteristics and classes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to access the classification data.
  Training: If you are unfamiliar with the classification system in SAP, consider training or consulting with a colleague who has experience in this area.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G01102 error and ensure that the characteristic values are correctly set up in your SAP system.