How To Fix MDM_CLF_LEAN017 - Characteristic not found or invalid value. Check valuation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDM_CLF_LEAN - MDM Lean Classification - Reuse Parts

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Characteristic not found or invalid value. Check valuation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDM_CLF_LEAN017 - Characteristic not found or invalid value. Check valuation ?

  The SAP error message MDM_CLF_LEAN017 indicates that a characteristic is not found or that an invalid value has been provided for a characteristic in the context of Master Data Management (MDM). This error typically arises when working with product data, especially in scenarios involving classification or valuation of materials.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use may not be defined in the system or is not assigned to the relevant class.
  Invalid Value: The value provided for the characteristic may not be valid. This could happen if the value does not match the expected format or if it is not part of the allowed values for that characteristic.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the classification system, such as missing links between classes and characteristics.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as a mismatch between the characteristic and the class it is supposed to belong to.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the classification view in SAP and verify that the characteristic in question is defined correctly.
  Ensure that it is assigned to the correct class.
  
  
  
  Validate Values:
  
  Check the value you are trying to assign to the characteristic. Make sure it is one of the allowed values for that characteristic.
  If the characteristic has a fixed set of values, ensure that the value you are using is included in that set.
  
  
  
  Review Class Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the class to which the characteristic belongs is correctly assigned to the material or object you are working with.
  Check if the class is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the MDM to identify any discrepancies in the data.
  Correct any inconsistencies found during the checks.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the characteristic and its expected values.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the process to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to manage characteristics and classes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.