How To Fix KG217 - Value "&1" is not allowed for characteristic "&2"

KG217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Value "&1" is not allowed for characteristic "&2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG217 - Value "&1" is not allowed for characteristic "&2" ?

  The SAP error message KG217, which states "Value '&1' is not allowed for characteristic '&2'," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with characteristics in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other areas where characteristics and their values are defined.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when you attempt to assign a value to a characteristic that is not valid or not defined in the system. The reasons for this could include:
  
  Invalid Value: The value you are trying to use for the characteristic does not exist in the allowed values list for that characteristic.
  Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the system, or the value may not be active or available for the current context.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data that defines the valid values for the characteristic.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access