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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the configuration settings. Ensure that the value you are trying to use is included in the list of valid values.
  Correct Data Type: Ensure that the value you are entering matches the expected data type for the characteristic.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the characteristic in the MDG settings. Make sure it is set up correctly and that the value is active.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the characteristic and its values.
  Data Validation: If applicable, run data validation checks to identify any discrepancies or issues with the data being entered.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MDGIMG to access the configuration settings for Master Data Governance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for MDG to understand the specific characteristics and their configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the MDG_MDF030 error message.