How To Fix KU307 - Characteristic & invalid because of value names

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 307

• Message text: Characteristic & invalid because of value names

What causes this issue?

Value names exist for the allowed values of characteristic &v1&. It is
not possible to use such characteristics in a summarization hierarchy.

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?

Delete the value names from the characteristic definition, or use
characteristics for the hierarchy definition whose allowed single
values do not have names.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KU307 - Characteristic & invalid because of value names ?

  The SAP error message KU307 indicates that a characteristic is invalid due to issues with value names. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when working with characteristics in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error message KU307 can arise from several scenarios, including:
  
  
  Invalid Value Names: The characteristic may have value names that do not conform to the naming conventions or rules defined in the system. This could include special characters, spaces, or names that are too long.
  
  
  Missing Value Assignment: The characteristic might not have any valid values assigned to it, or the values assigned do not match the expected format.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristic, such as missing translations or incorrect data types.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the characteristic may not be set up correctly, leading to invalid states.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KU307 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Value Names: Review the value names assigned to the characteristic. Ensure they adhere to the naming conventions (e.g., no special characters, appropriate length).
  
  
  Assign Valid Values: If the characteristic is missing valid values, go to the characteristic definition and ensure that all necessary values are assigned correctly.
  
  
  Review Characteristic Settings: Check the configuration settings for the characteristic in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up correctly for the intended use.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the characteristic data. This can often be done through transaction codes like CU60 (for checking characteristics) or CU70 (for checking configuration profiles).
  
  
  Translations: If the characteristic is used in multiple languages, ensure that all necessary translations are provided.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on defining characteristics and their values.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (to create/change characteristics), CU01 (to create/change configuration profiles), and CU60 (to check characteristics).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KU307 error in your SAP system.