How To Fix UGMD016 - The value &2 is invalid for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 016

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

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& has no master record with the value &V2&.
(The non-existing value was stored as an attribute for characteristic
&V3& and value &V4&.)

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?

If you entered characteristic value &V2& inadvertantly, correct your
entry.
If you want to use characteristic value &V2&, you must first create a
corresponding master record in master data maintenance.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD016 - The value &2 is invalid for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message UGMD016 indicates that there is an issue with the value assigned to a characteristic in a master data record, typically in the context of classification or variant configuration. The message format is as follows:
  
  Characteristic: &1 (the name of the characteristic)
  Value: &2 (the value that is being assigned)
  
  Cause
  The error occurs when:
  
  The value being assigned to the characteristic does not exist in the allowed values for that characteristic.
  The characteristic is not properly defined or is missing in the classification system.
  There may be a mismatch in the data type or format of the value being assigned.
  The characteristic may be set to a specific domain or range that the provided value does not meet.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the UGMD016 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify that the characteristic is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the characteristic has the correct data type and that the allowed values are properly set.
  
  
  
  Validate Allowed Values:
  
  Check the list of allowed values for the characteristic. You can do this in the same transaction (CT04) by looking at the "Values" tab.
  Ensure that the value you are trying to assign is included in this list.
  
  
  
  Data Type and Format:
  
  Ensure that the value you are trying to assign matches the expected data type (e.g., numeric, alphanumeric) and format (e.g., length, special characters).
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  If the characteristic has dependencies or is part of a classification system, ensure that all related settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If you are using custom code or enhancements, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by trying to assign the value again.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02: Class Maintenance (to check the class to which the characteristic belongs)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation related to characteristics and classification to understand the rules and configurations better.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UGMD016 error and implement a solution to resolve it.