How To Fix UGMD317 - Invalid entry of a higher-level characteristic

UGMD317 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Invalid entry of a higher-level characteristic

What causes this issue?

You created a hierarchy that is compounded to a value for the
higher-level characteristic. However, in accordance with the definition
of the characteristic the hierarchy is not compounded to the
higher-level characteristic.

System Response

Changes are not saved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the Customizing.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD317 - Invalid entry of a higher-level characteristic ?

  The SAP error message UGMD317 "Invalid entry of a higher-level characteristic" typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics in a classification system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the relationship between characteristics, particularly when a higher-level characteristic is not valid for the selected values of lower-level characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The higher-level characteristic may not be correctly assigned to the lower-level characteristic in the configuration profile.
  Inconsistent Values: The values assigned to the lower-level characteristics may not be compatible with the higher-level characteristic.
  Missing Dependencies: There may be missing dependencies or constraints that define how characteristics relate to one another.
  Configuration Profile Issues: The configuration profile may not be set up correctly, leading to invalid combinations of characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment: Review the assignment of characteristics in the configuration profile. Ensure that the higher-level characteristic is correctly linked to the lower-level characteristics.
  Validate Values: Ensure