How To Fix MDG_MDF016 - The value &2 is invalid for characteristic &1

MDG_MDF016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_MDF - Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: The value &2 is invalid for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& has no master record with the value &V2&.
(The non-existing value was stored as an attribute for characteristic
&V3& and value &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?

If you entered characteristic value &V2& by mistake, correct your entry.
If you want to use characteristic value &V2&, you must first create a
corresponding master record in master data maintenance.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MDG_MDF016 - Details

• The SAP error message MDG_MDF016 indicates that there is an issue with the value assigned to a characteristic in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. Specifically, the error message states that the value &2 is invalid for the characteristic &1. This typically occurs during the creation or modification of master data records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The value being assigned to the characteristic does not exist in the allowed values for that characteristic. This could be due to a typo, an outdated value, or a value that has not been properly defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the system, or the value may not be active or valid in the context of the current data model.
  Data Model Restrictions: The data model may impose restrictions on the values that can be assigned to certain characteristics, and the provided value does not meet these criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Allowed Values: Verify