How To Fix GC282 - Characteristic value &1 for additional field 1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 282

• Message text: Characteristic value &1 for additional field 1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You tried using characteristic value &V1& for additional field 1. The
characteristic value does not exist.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Use a characteristic value for additional field 1 that exists, or
define characteristic value &V1 in the Implementation Guide.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC282 - Characteristic value &1 for additional field 1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message GC282 indicates that a characteristic value specified for an additional field does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of configuration or master data management, particularly when dealing with characteristics in classification or variant configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The characteristic value specified in the error message (&1) is not defined in the system for the relevant characteristic.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the material or object may reference a characteristic value that has not been created or has been deleted.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the classification system or incorrect links between characteristics and their values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Create Characteristic) or CT05 (Change Characteristic) to verify if the characteristic value exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Characteristic Value:
  
  If the characteristic value is indeed missing, you can create it by navigating to the appropriate characteristic and adding the value.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the material or object that is causing the error. Ensure that all referenced characteristic values are valid and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the classification data to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) to review the classes and their assigned characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides to ensure that the setup aligns with business requirements.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create Characteristic
  CT05: Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify characteristics and their values.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's official documentation for further assistance.