How To Fix UGMD017 - 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: 017

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

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& has a range of values. The current value &V2&
exceeds these boundaries.
(The value is 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?

Change your entry.
You can find the range of values for this characteristic as follows:
RESET N1
Call field help for the entry field.
Choose <ZK>Technical Information</>.
In the <ZK>Technical Info</> window, double-click on the data element.
In the window <ZK>Dictionary: Display Data Element</>, go to tab page
<ZK>Data Type</> and double-click on the domain.
In the window <ZK>Dictionary: Display Domain</> choose the tab <ZK>Value
Range</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD017 - The value &2 is invalid for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message UGMD017 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 in the 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 value range that the provided value does not meet.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the UGMD017 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check the definition of the characteristic (&1).
  Ensure that the value (&2) you are trying to assign is included in the list of allowed values for that characteristic.
  
  
  
  Validate Value:
  
  If the value is not in the allowed list, you may need to either:
  
  Change the value to one that is valid.
  Add the new value to the allowed values for the characteristic if it is appropriate to do so.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Data Type:
  
  Ensure that the data type of the value you are trying to assign matches the expected data type of the characteristic. For example, if the characteristic expects a numeric value, ensure that you are not trying to assign a string.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a classification system, check if there are any dependencies or conditions that might restrict the value assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for the specific characteristics and their valid values.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the assignment again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02: Class Maintenance (to check the class to which the characteristic belongs)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify characteristics and their values.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UGMD017 error and implement a solution to resolve it.