How To Fix G01581 - No value is entered for char. &1 (diff.item &2, meth. &3, entry &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 581

• Message text: No value is entered for char. &1 (diff.item &2, meth. &3, entry &4)

What causes this issue?

The default indicator is not selected in entry &V4& in method &V3& for
breakdown characteristic &V1& of differential item &V2&. Thus, the
specified value for the characteristic will be assigned. A value must
be specified because differential item &V2& has a required breakdown by
characteristic &V1&.

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?

Go to Customizing of Consolidation and specify a value for
characteristicg &V1& at the position stated above. Wert an.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G01581 - No value is entered for char. &1 (diff.item &2, meth. &3, entry &4) ?

  The SAP error message G01581 indicates that a required characteristic value is missing for a specific item in a document. This error typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with configurable materials in SAP. The message provides details about the characteristic (&1), the different item (&2), the method (&3), and the entry (&4) that is causing the issue.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The primary cause of this error is that a required characteristic value has not been entered for a configurable material or item.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the material may not be properly defined, leading to missing values for required characteristics.
  User Input Error: The user may have skipped entering a value for a characteristic during the configuration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the material or item in question. Ensure that all required characteristics are defined and that their values are correctly set.
  Enter Missing Values: Go back to the configuration screen and enter the missing characteristic value for the specified item. Make sure to fill in all mandatory fields.
  Review Characteristic Settings: Check the settings for the characteristics in the material master or class. Ensure that the characteristics are marked as required if they need to be filled in.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about which values are required, consult the documentation or guidelines for the specific configurable material you are working with.
  Test Configuration: After entering the missing values, test the configuration again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration Profile) or CS01 (Create Material BOM) to check or modify the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  Training and Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a colleague who has experience with variant configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G01581 error and successfully complete the configuration process.