How To Fix GK357 - Char &1 contains an invalid value (&2)

GK357 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Char &1 contains an invalid value (&2)

What causes this issue?

A rang of values is defined for characteristic &V1&, but the current
value of &V2& exceeds the boundaries of the value range.

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?

Change your entry.
If necessary, you can look up the defined range of values as follows:
press F1/help for the entry field -> select Technical Info ->
doubleclick the data element -> doubleclick the domain -> select the
'Value Range' tab

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GK357 - Details

• The SAP error message GK357, which states "Char &1 contains an invalid value (&2)," typically occurs in the context of data entry or processing where a characteristic (Char) is expected to have a specific set of valid values, but the value provided does not match any of those valid options.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The value entered for the characteristic does not exist in the predefined list of valid values for that characteristic.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error or incorrect data entry.
  
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the system, or the valid values may not have been defined correctly.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the characteristic may be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Valid Values: Verify the list of valid values for the characteristic in question. This can usually be done in the configuration settings of the relevant module (e.g., Material Management, Sales and Distribution).
  Correct Data