How To Fix G01115 - The value &1 is not included in the maximum set for the characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 115

• Message text: The value &1 is not included in the maximum set for the characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

The maximum set defined in the breakdown category &V3& for the
characteristic &V2&, does not include the value &V1&.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Choose a new value, which is included in the maximum set.

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 G01115 - The value &1 is not included in the maximum set for the characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message G01115 indicates that a value you are trying to assign to a characteristic is not included in the maximum set of allowed values for that characteristic. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when working with characteristics in a material master.
  Cause:
  
  Value Not Defined: The value you are trying to use for the characteristic has not been defined in the maximum set of allowed values for that characteristic.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the characteristic may not include the value you are trying to assign.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the value being entered.
  Characteristic Settings: The characteristic may have been set up with restrictions that do not include the value you are trying to use.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the configuration of the characteristic in the SAP system and verify the maximum set of allowed values.
  Ensure that the value you are trying to use is included in this set.
  
  
  
  Modify Characteristic Configuration:
  
  If the value is not included, you may need to add it to the maximum set of allowed values for the characteristic.
  This can typically be done in the configuration settings for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the value you are entering for any typographical errors or discrepancies.
  Ensure that you are using the correct format and value as defined in the characteristic settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for setting up characteristics and their values in your specific SAP environment.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify characteristics and their values.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CT04 (to maintain characteristics) or CU01 (to maintain configuration profiles) to check and modify the settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.