How To Fix UCM1003 - Value &1 does not exist for characteristic &2

UCM1003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCM1 - Messages for Explicit Values Maintenance

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Value &1 does not exist for characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

&V1& is not a valid value for characteristic &V2&.

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?

Use the input help or Drag&Drop to select a valid value for
characteristic &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCM1003 - Value &1 does not exist for characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message UCM1003 ("Value &1 does not exist for characteristic &2") typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when working with characteristics and their associated values in the context of material master data, classification, or variant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is trying to assign a value (represented by &1) to a characteristic (represented by &2) that does not exist in the system. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Missing Value: The value you are trying to use has not been defined for the specified characteristic in the classification system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the value being entered, leading the system to not recognize it.
  Incorrect Characteristic: The characteristic itself may not be correctly defined or may not be linked to the material or object you are working with.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in