How To Fix UCM1009 - The value &1 for char. &2 is not contained in the selection condition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCM1 - Messages for Explicit Values Maintenance

• Message number: 009

• Message text: The value &1 for char. &2 is not contained in the selection condition

What causes this issue?

The value &V1& of characteristic &V2& is not included in the specified
selection conditions.

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?

Choose a value for characteristic &V2& that is included in the
selection conditions, or expand the selection conditions.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCM1009 - The value &1 for char. &2 is not contained in the selection condition ?

  The SAP error message UCM1009 indicates that a value you are trying to use for a characteristic in a selection condition is not valid or not contained within the defined selection criteria. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system or when working with characteristics in various modules, such as SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The value you are trying to use for the characteristic does not exist in the master data or is not defined for the specific characteristic.
  Selection Condition: The selection condition defined for the characteristic does not include the value you are trying to use.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries or incorrect configurations in the classification system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain values or characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Value: Verify that the value you are trying to use for the characteristic is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the master data for the characteristic.
  Review Selection Conditions: Go to the configuration of the selection conditions for the characteristic and ensure that the value is included. You may need to modify the selection conditions to include the required value.
  Data Maintenance: If the value is missing, you may need to create or maintain the characteristic value in the relevant master data.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and its values. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Review the relevant SAP documentation or help files for more information on how to manage characteristics and selection conditions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access the relevant configuration or master data (e.g., CL02 for changing characteristics).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.