How To Fix IAOM005 - The value "&1" is not allowed

IAOM005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IAOM - Account Assignment Manager Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: The value "&1" is not allowed

What causes this issue?

Characteristic value '&V1&' is not in table &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?

Choose a value from the input help, or use the asterisk (*) as a
generic entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

If you want the value '&V1&' to appear in the selection in the future,
enter this value in table &V3& for characteristic &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IAOM005 - The value "&1" is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message IAOM005, which states "The value '&1' is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or related modules when a user attempts to enter a value that is not valid according to the system's configuration or business rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Value: The value being entered does not exist in the allowed list of values for the field in question. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect data entry.
  The value not being defined in the system (e.g., a specific asset class, cost center, or other master data).
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to restrict certain values based on business rules or settings in the configuration (e.g., validation rules).
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The value entered may not match the expected data type or format for that field.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to use certain values.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Value: Verify the value you are trying to