How To Fix R7B265 - Characteristic values of &1 cannot be checked

R7B265 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7B - BW Metadata (InfoCube, InfoObject, InfoObject catalog)

• Message number: 265

• Message text: Characteristic values of &1 cannot be checked

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &v1& does not have a master data table and no DataStore
object has been defined for checking the characteristic values.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

R7B265 - Details

• The SAP error message R7B265, which states "Characteristic values of &1 cannot be checked," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics in the context of product models. This error indicates that the system is unable to validate the characteristic values assigned to a particular configuration or product.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristic Values: The characteristic values that are being referenced may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the product may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the characteristic values.
  Dependencies Not Met: There may be dependencies or constraints that are not satisfied, preventing the system from validating the characteristic values.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or validate the characteristic values.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristic Definitions: Verify that all characteristic values