How To Fix GM094 - The initial value is not valid for characteristic &

GM094 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 094

• Message text: The initial value is not valid for characteristic &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GM094 - The initial value is not valid for characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message GM094 ("The initial value is not valid for characteristic &") typically occurs in the context of SAP's General Ledger (GL) or Controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the context of reporting or planning.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Value: The value assigned to a characteristic does not exist in the master data or is not valid for the specific context in which it is being used.
  Missing Master Data: The characteristic may not have been properly defined or may be missing in the relevant master data tables.
  Data Type Mismatch: The value provided may not match the expected data type for the characteristic (e.g., a numeric value is expected, but a string is provided).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the characteristic from being recognized or processed correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GM094 error, you can