How To Fix GEF_CORE_MSG041 - Please enter a value list for attribute &1.

GEF_CORE_MSG041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GEF_CORE_MSG - Message class for GEF core

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Please enter a value list for attribute &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GEF_CORE_MSG041 - Please enter a value list for attribute &1. ?

  The SAP error message GEF_CORE_MSG041, which states "Please enter a value list for attribute &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that involve attribute management, such as SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Master Data Governance (MDG). This error indicates that a required value list for a specific attribute has not been provided or is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Value List: The attribute specified in the error message requires a predefined list of values, but this list has not been defined or is not accessible.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the attribute in the relevant data model or business object.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have attempted to enter a value for the attribute without selecting from the allowed value list.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the value list.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Value List: Ensure that a value list for the specified attribute