How To Fix UGMD028 - Entry is required for for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Entry is required for for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a value for characteristic &v1&. This entry is a
required entry.

System Response

You cannot save your information without entering a value.

How to fix this error?

Enter a value for &v1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD028 - Entry is required for for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message UGMD028 ("Entry is required for characteristic &1") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics in the context of classification. This error indicates that a required characteristic value has not been provided for a specific characteristic when creating or modifying a configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Value: The characteristic specified by &1 is marked as required, but no value has been entered for it.
  Configuration Profile: The configuration profile for the material may have mandatory characteristics that need to be filled in.
  User Input: The user may have skipped entering a value for a required characteristic during the configuration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Value: Go back to the configuration screen and ensure that a value is entered for the characteristic indicated by &1.
  Check Configuration Profile: Review the configuration profile for the material to identify which characteristics are marked as required. Ensure that all required characteristics are filled out.
  Validation: If you are using a custom transaction or program, ensure that it properly validates the input for required characteristics before proceeding.
  User Training: If this is a recurring issue, consider providing training to users on how to properly fill out the configuration screens.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error in transactions related to sales order configuration (e.g., VA01, VA02) or material master configuration (e.g., MM01, MM02).
  Characteristic Settings: You can check the settings for characteristics in the classification system (transaction CL02) to see if they are set as required.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on handling variant configuration and characteristics.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.