How To Fix GK355 - The dependent char. &1 contains an invalid value (&2) (see the &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 355

• Message text: The dependent char. &1 contains an invalid value (&2) (see the &3)

What causes this issue?

The &V1& field is dependent on the fields &V3&, that is, the value of
the &V1& field is only valid in conjunction with the values of the the
fields &V3&.
You can discern this combination by pressing the F4 Help key on the
&V1& field. There several columns of fields list the valid
combinations of the &V1& field and the fields &V3&.

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?

Distinguish between the following two situations:
The value &V2& exists, but not in conjunction with the values of the
independent fields &V3&.
The value &V2& does not exist.
fields &V3&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK355 - The dependent char. &1 contains an invalid value (&2) (see the &3) ?

  The SAP error message GK355 indicates that there is an issue with a dependent characteristic in a configuration scenario. Specifically, it means that the dependent characteristic (denoted as &1) has been assigned an invalid value (denoted as &2) based on the configuration settings or dependencies defined in the system. The message also references an additional object (denoted as &3) that may provide further context or information regarding the error.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value Assignment: The dependent characteristic has been assigned a value that is not valid according to the configuration rules or dependencies defined in the system.
  Missing Dependencies: There may be missing or incorrectly defined dependencies that govern the relationship between characteristics.
  Data Inconsistency: The data in the configuration might be inconsistent, leading to the assignment of an invalid value.
  Configuration Profile Issues: The configuration profile may not be set up correctly, leading to invalid combinations of characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Review the values assigned to the dependent characteristic and ensure they are valid according to the configuration settings.
  Review Dependencies: Check the dependencies defined for the characteristics in the configuration profile. Ensure that the relationships between characteristics are correctly defined.
  Correct Configuration Profile: If the configuration profile is incorrect, update it to ensure that valid combinations of characteristics are allowed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the documentation or help files associated with the configuration to understand the valid values and dependencies.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like CU01 (Create Configuration Profile) or CU02 (Change Configuration Profile) to review and modify the configuration settings.
  Test Configuration: After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU01, CU02, CU03 (Display Configuration Profile), and CU04 (Display Characteristics).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuration management and characteristic dependencies.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and the context in which it occurred.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GK355 error and implement a solution to resolve it.