How To Fix NGC_API_BASE027 - Characteristic &1, value position &2 is not assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NGC_API_BASE - NGC API Messages

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Characteristic &1, value position &2 is not assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NGC_API_BASE027 - Characteristic &1, value position &2 is not assigned ?

  The SAP error message NGC_API_BASE027 indicates that a characteristic value is not assigned in the context of a specific operation, typically related to the configuration of a product or a variant in SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) module. This error usually arises when the system is trying to process a configuration that includes a characteristic value that has not been properly assigned or defined.
  Cause:
  
  Unassigned Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message (denoted as &1) has not been assigned a value in the configuration context.
  Missing Assignment: The value position indicated by &2 may not have a corresponding value assigned in the configuration profile or may not be valid for the current configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration might be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the system being unable to find the necessary assignments for the characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration profile of the material or product in question.
  Verify that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is correctly assigned and has valid values.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that all required characteristics are included in the configuration and that they have been assigned appropriate values.
  Check if the characteristic is marked as mandatory and ensure that it has been filled in.
  
  
  
  Validate Value Assignment:
  
  Check the value position indicated in the error message to ensure that it corresponds to a valid value for the characteristic.
  If necessary, update the configuration to include the missing assignments.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration) to review and adjust the configuration settings.
  You can also use CT04 to check the characteristics and their values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for the specific configuration you are working with to ensure compliance with the expected setup.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the configuration again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Variant Configuration Documentation: Familiarize yourself with SAP's documentation on Variant Configuration to understand how characteristics and values should be set up.
  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.