How To Fix KH814 - Characteristic value & does not exist -> choose another value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 814

• Message text: Characteristic value & does not exist -> choose another value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH814 - Characteristic value & does not exist -> choose another value ?

  The SAP error message KH814 ("Characteristic value & does not exist -> choose another value") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics in the context of Product Master Data. This error indicates that the characteristic value you are trying to use does not exist in the system for the specified characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic Value: The characteristic value you are trying to assign to a product or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic might not be properly configured or linked to the product or class.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries in the characteristic value table.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use certain characteristic values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic) or CT03 (Display Characteristic) and verify that the characteristic value you are trying to use is defined for the relevant characteristic.
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the correct class and that the value is valid for the product.
  
  
  
  Review Product Configuration:
  
  If you are working with a configurable product, check the configuration profile and ensure that the characteristic and its values are correctly assigned.
  Use transaction CU50 to check the configuration of the product and see if the characteristic is included.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the master data to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction CUNI to check the consistency of the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the characteristic values. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Characteristic Value:
  
  If the characteristic value is indeed missing and should exist, you can create it using transaction CT04 (Create Characteristic Value) or CT05 (Create Characteristic Value Assignment).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CT03: Display Characteristic
  CU50: Configuration Profile
  CUNI: Consistency Check for Configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Variant Configuration and Characteristics for more detailed information on how to manage characteristics and their values.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KH814 error and ensure that the characteristic values are correctly set up in your SAP system.