How To Fix MDM_CLF_LEAN214 - Characteristic &1 has no fixed values, no value help is available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Characteristic &1 has no fixed values, no value help is available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDM_CLF_LEAN214 - Characteristic &1 has no fixed values, no value help is available ?

  The SAP error message MDM_CLF_LEAN214 indicates that a characteristic (in this case, represented by &1) does not have any fixed values defined, and therefore, no value help is available for that characteristic. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Management (MDM) or when working with characteristics in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  No Fixed Values Defined: The characteristic in question has not been assigned any fixed values. Fixed values are predefined options that users can select from when entering data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the characteristic is not properly set up in the system.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may not include the necessary fixed values for the characteristic, leading to the absence of value help.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Fixed Values:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP where characteristics are defined.
  Locate the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Define fixed values for this characteristic. This can usually be done in the characteristic settings or attributes section.
  
  
  
  Check Data Model:
  
  Ensure that the data model associated with the characteristic includes the necessary fixed values.
  If the data model is missing these values, you may need to update it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the characteristic to ensure that it is configured correctly.
  Make sure that the characteristic is set to allow fixed values and that it is linked to the appropriate value help.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the characteristic to ensure that the value help is now available and that users can select from the fixed values.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for MDM and characteristics to understand how to configure fixed values and characteristics properly.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing characteristics and fixed values, such as MM01 for material master data or CT04 for characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MDM_CLF_LEAN214 and ensure that the characteristic has the necessary fixed values and value help available.