How To Fix KM894 - These characteristic values are not permitted for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 894

• Message text: These characteristic values are not permitted for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

The characteristic values specified for characteristic &V1& are not
permitted.
Only the following values can be specified for characteristic &V1&:
&V2&
&V3&
&V4&

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?

Change the characteristic values for characteristic &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM894 - These characteristic values are not permitted for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message KM894, which states "These characteristic values are not permitted for characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when working with characteristics and their values in the context of classification or variant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to assign or use characteristic values that are not valid for the specified characteristic. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Value Assignment: The characteristic value you are trying to assign does not exist in the allowed values for that characteristic.
  Missing Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the classification system, leading to the absence of valid values.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or classification data that prevent the system from recognizing the characteristic values.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristic values.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KM894 error, you can take the