How To Fix G4301 - No text found for value &1 of characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 301

• Message text: No text found for value &1 of characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a description for the value &V1& of the
characteristic &V2&.

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?

Please enter a description in the master data maintenance.
Technical note: the field name is &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4301 - No text found for value &1 of characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message G4301 "No text found for value &1 of characteristic &2" typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics and their values in the classification of materials or other objects.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system is unable to find a descriptive text for a specific value of a characteristic. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Missing Texts: The text for the characteristic value has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic might not be properly configured to display texts.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the texts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G4301 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Value Texts:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Maintain Characteristic).
  Enter the characteristic name and check if the value in question has an associated text.
  If the text is missing, you can add it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Texts for Characteristic Values:
  
  If you find that the text is indeed missing, you can maintain it by navigating to the relevant characteristic and adding the necessary texts for the values.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly configured to display texts. This can be checked in the characteristic settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 to check the relevant database tables (e.g., AUSP for characteristic values) to ensure that the data is consistent and complete.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the texts. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Characteristic:
  
  If the issue persists, consider recreating the characteristic and its values to ensure that all necessary texts are properly linked.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Maintain Characteristic
  CT03: Display Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  AUSP: Characteristic Values
  CABN: Characteristic Values (for classes)
  T006: Units of Measure (if applicable)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the G4301 error in SAP.