How To Fix KM639 - A value must be specified for characteristic &1

KM639 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 639

• Message text: A value must be specified for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

You cannot enter "#" for the characteristic &V1& (field &V2&).

System Response

Processing was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Enter an allowed value for the characteristic &V1&.
If you have entered an interval (or '<ZH>*</>' for all values) or a
group, you should check this interval/group, as it contains an initial
value. This is not permitted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM639 - A value must be specified for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message KM639, which states "A value must be specified for characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system or when working with characteristics in various modules, such as SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Variant Configuration (VC). This error indicates that a required characteristic value has not been provided for a specific characteristic in a classification or configuration scenario.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The most common cause of this error is that a required characteristic has not been assigned a value. This can happen when creating or modifying a classification, or when configuring a product variant.
  Incorrect Configuration: If the configuration of a product or item does not meet the required specifications, it may lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may forget to enter values for mandatory fields or may not be aware that certain characteristics are required.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Characteristics: Review the characteristics associated with