How To Fix KX172 - Correct characteristic value or enter text for new characteristic value

KX172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Correct characteristic value or enter text for new characteristic value

What causes this issue?

The characteristic value you entered is not contained in the master
data nor does it exist as a non-chargeable characteristic value. In
an external hierarchy, you can only maintain characteristic values
which fall into one of the above categories.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the characteristic value you entered is correct.
You can display a list of existing characteristic values using F4. If
the characteristic value you require does not exist, you can enter a
text for the characteristic value and add it as a non-chargeable node.
If you wish to create master data for the characteristic value (that
is, create a chargeable node), you need to maintain the master data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX172 - Correct characteristic value or enter text for new characteristic value ?

  The SAP error message KX172 ("Correct characteristic value or enter text for new characteristic value") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with characteristics in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the characteristic value being entered, either because it is invalid or because it lacks a description.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Value: The characteristic value you are trying to enter does not exist in the system or is not valid for the specific characteristic.
  Missing Description: The characteristic value does not have an associated text or description in the system, which is required for it to be valid.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the characteristic value being entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Verify that the characteristic value you are entering is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration of the characteristics in the relevant