How To Fix IAOM011 - The value &1 for characteristic &2 is not a fixed value of domain &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IAOM - Account Assignment Manager Messages

• Message number: 011

• Message text: The value &1 for characteristic &2 is not a fixed value of domain &3

What causes this issue?

The characteristic value is not entered in the fixed values of the
domain.

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?

Enter an allowed value.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IAOM011 - The value &1 for characteristic &2 is not a fixed value of domain &3 ?

  The SAP error message IAOM011 indicates that a value you are trying to assign to a characteristic does not match the predefined fixed values in the associated domain. This typically occurs in the context of classification or master data management within SAP, where certain characteristics are expected to have specific, predefined values.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The value you are trying to assign to the characteristic is not one of the fixed values defined in the domain for that characteristic.
  Domain Configuration: The domain for the characteristic may not be configured correctly, or the fixed values may not have been updated to include the value you are trying to use.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the value being entered, leading to a mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fixed Values: Verify the fixed values defined for the characteristic in the domain. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  Use transaction code CT04 to display the characteristic and check its domain.
  Use transaction code CT05 to display the domain and its fixed values.
  
  
  
  Update the Value: If the value you are trying to assign is indeed valid but not included in the fixed values, you may need to add it to the domain.
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can add the new value to the domain using transaction code CT05.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the value is incorrect due to a typographical error, correct the entry to match one of the fixed values.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the valid values, consult the documentation or guidelines provided for the specific characteristic and its domain.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and domains.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CT05: Change Domain
  CL02: Change Class (to see how the characteristic is used in classes)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user role has the necessary permissions to modify characteristics and domains.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IAOM011 error and successfully assign the desired value to the characteristic.