How To Fix MDG_MDF030 - The value &2 is invalid for characteristic &1 (character &3)

MDG_MDF030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_MDF - Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 030

• Message text: The value &2 is invalid for characteristic &1 (character &3)

What causes this issue?

The current value of &V2& is not correct for characteristic &V1&
because it contains the character "&V3&".

System Response

The characteristic cannot be saved with this value.

How to fix this error?

Only specify characters that are not included in the following list:
&V4&

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_MDF030 - The value &2 is invalid for characteristic &1 (character &3) ?

  The SAP error message MDG_MDF030 indicates that there is an issue with the value assigned to a characteristic in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. Specifically, it means that the value provided for a certain characteristic is not valid according to the defined rules or settings in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The value you are trying to assign to the characteristic does not exist in the allowed values list or is not defined in the system.
  Data Type Mismatch: The value may not match the expected data type for the characteristic (e.g., trying to assign a string to a numeric field).
  Missing Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the system, or the value may not be active or valid in the current context.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to use the specified value for the characteristic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Allowed Values: Verify the allowed values for the characteristic in