How To Fix MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG027 - Characteristic & is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG - Message class for Loader

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Characteristic & is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG027 - Characteristic & is not valid ?

  The SAP error message MDG_MAT_LOADER_MSG027 indicates that a characteristic specified in the Material Master Data Governance (MDG) process is not valid. This error typically arises during the data loading or validation process when the system encounters a characteristic that does not exist or is not recognized in the context of the material being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message does not exist in the system or is not defined for the material type being processed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the material master data settings or may not be assigned to the relevant material type or industry sector.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect value entered for the characteristic in the data being uploaded or processed.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the characteristic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code CT04 (Characteristic)