How To Fix UGMD030 - The value &2 is invalid for characteristic &1 (character &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 030

• Message text: The value &2 is invalid for characteristic &1 (character &3)

What causes this issue?

The current value of &V2& is not correct for characteristic &V1&
because it contains the character "&V3&".

System Response

The characteristic cannot be saved with this value.

How to fix this error?

Only specify characters that are not included in the following list:
&V4&

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 UGMD030 - The value &2 is invalid for characteristic &1 (character &3) ?

  The SAP error message UGMD030 indicates that there is an issue with the value assigned to a characteristic in a material master or similar data structure. This error typically arises in the context of classification or variant configuration, where specific characteristics must adhere to predefined values.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Value: The value &2 that you are trying to assign to the characteristic &1 is not valid. This could be due to:
  
  The value not being defined in the characteristic's value list.
  The value being outside the permissible range for that characteristic.
  The characteristic being set up incorrectly in the classification system.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the value.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the system, or the value may not be assigned to the characteristic in the classification system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the classification view of the material or object in question.
  Verify that the value you are trying to assign is indeed valid for the characteristic. You can do this by checking the characteristic definition in the classification system.
  
  
  
  Update Characteristic Configuration:
  
  If the value is indeed valid but not recognized, you may need to update the characteristic configuration to include the new value.
  This can be done in transaction CT04 (for characteristics) or CT05 (for classes).
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that the value is entered correctly without any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or guidelines related to the specific characteristics and their valid values.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a variant configuration, ensure that any dependencies or constraints are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  CT05: Create/Change Class
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CL02: Change Class
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and classes.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the configuration by trying to assign the value again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.