How To Fix /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS118 - The value &1 specified for characteristic '&2' is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: The value &1 specified for characteristic '&2' is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS118 - The value &1 specified for characteristic '&2' is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS118 indicates that a value specified for a characteristic in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module is invalid. This typically occurs when the value provided does not match any of the allowed values defined for that characteristic in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The value entered for the characteristic does not exist in the master data or is not defined in the characteristic's value list.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings.
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic may not be correctly assigned to the relevant object (e.g., product, location).
  Missing Value: The value might not have been created or activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check the allowed values for the characteristic &2.
  Ensure that the value &1 is listed among the valid values.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the value is indeed missing, you may need to create it in the characteristic maintenance or update the relevant master data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly configured and assigned to the relevant object (e.g., product master, location master).
  Check if the characteristic is active and properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for the specific characteristics and their valid values.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CT03: Display Characteristic
  CUNI: Unit of Measure Conversion
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  APO Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in APO, especially those related to characteristics and key figures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections.