How To Fix /IBS/RB001 - Value for &1 with characeristic value &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IBS/RB -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Value for &1 with characeristic value &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IBS/RB001 - Value for &1 with characeristic value &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IBS/RB001 Value for &1 with characteristic value &2 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Solutions (IBS) or when working with characteristics and values in the SAP system, particularly in the context of variant configuration or product master data.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system is unable to find a specific value for a characteristic in the context of a particular object (like a material or product). The placeholders &1 and &2 represent the characteristic name and the characteristic value, respectively. The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Master Data: The characteristic value you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the material or product may not include the necessary characteristic or value.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing links between characteristics and their values.
  Authorization Issues: