How To Fix MH198 - The transferred value & for the characteristic & is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 198

• Message text: The transferred value & for the characteristic & is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH198 - The transferred value & for the characteristic & is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message MH198 indicates that a value being transferred for a specific characteristic is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics in material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The value being transferred does not match any of the allowed values defined for the characteristic in the configuration settings.
  Characteristic Settings: The characteristic may have specific restrictions or dependencies that are not being met by the transferred value.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing values or incorrect data types.
  Value Assignment: The value may not be assigned to the characteristic in the configuration profile or may not be valid for the specific material or variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Allowed Values: Verify the allowed values for the characteristic in the configuration settings. You can do this by navigating to the characteristic definition in the SAP system.
  Review Characteristic Settings: Ensure that the characteristic is correctly configured and that any dependencies or restrictions are properly set up.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being transferred to ensure it matches the expected format and values. This may involve checking the source of the data and ensuring it aligns with the defined characteristics.
  Update Configuration Profile: If necessary, update the configuration profile to include the new value or to adjust the settings for the characteristic.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the values are being accepted as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CT04 (to maintain characteristics) and CU01 (to maintain configuration profiles) to check and modify the settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on variant configuration and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.