How To Fix UC0010 - The value &1 is not valid for characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UC0 - General Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 010

• Message text: The value &1 is not valid for characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

The value you entered is not permitted.

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?

Select a valid value from the list of possible entries (F4) or enter a
valid value.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UC0010 - The value &1 is not valid for characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message UC0010, which states "The value &1 is not valid for characteristic &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system. This error indicates that the value being assigned to a specific characteristic is not valid or recognized by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The value you are trying to assign to the characteristic does not exist in the allowed values for that characteristic.
  Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured or may not have the value defined in its master data.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the value being entered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use certain values for the characteristic.
  Contextual Restrictions: The characteristic may have restrictions based on the context in which it is being used (e.g., specific classes or objects).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Allowed Values: Verify the allowed values for the characteristic in the classification system. You can do this by navigating to the characteristic definition in the SAP system.
  Correct the Value: If the value is incorrect, enter a valid value that exists in the allowed list for that characteristic.
  Review Characteristic Configuration: Ensure that the characteristic is correctly configured and that the value you are trying to use is defined in the system.
  Check for Typos: Double-check for any typographical errors in the value being entered.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to assign the value to the characteristic.
  Consult Documentation: If the characteristic is part of a specific module or process, consult the relevant documentation or help resources for additional context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CT04 (to create or change characteristics) or CL02 (to change classes) to manage characteristics and their values.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and permissions are correctly set up to avoid authorization-related issues.
  Testing: If you are in a development or testing environment, try to replicate the issue with different values to understand the constraints better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.