How To Fix TE047 - Characteristic & does not have a value &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Characteristic & does not have a value &

What causes this issue?

The characteristic value doesn't exist in the validation table for the
characteristic.

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?

Maintain the characteristic value in the table and repeat the data
acquisition.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE047 - Characteristic & does not have a value & ?

  The SAP error message TE047 indicates that a characteristic in a classification system does not have a value assigned to it. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics in material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Value Assignment: The characteristic in question has not been assigned a value for the specific object (e.g., material, class, or variant).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the material or class may not be set up correctly, leading to missing values for required characteristics.
  Data Entry Error: During data entry, the user may have overlooked assigning a value to the characteristic.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the value for the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the classification view of the material or object in question.
  Verify that the characteristic has been assigned a value. If not, assign the appropriate value.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If you are working with variant configuration, ensure that the configuration profile is set up correctly and that all required characteristics have values assigned.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Validation:
  
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out during data entry. If you are using a transaction that requires certain characteristics, make sure they are populated.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or MM02 (Change Material) to check and update the characteristics and their values.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  If the characteristic is dependent on other characteristics, ensure that those dependencies are correctly defined and that the values are set accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for the specific configuration or classification system you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01 (Create Class), CL02 (Change Class), CL03 (Display Class), MM01 (Create Material), and MM02 (Change Material).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and classifications.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TE047 error and ensure that the characteristic has the required value assigned.