How To Fix UGMD502 - No values are yet defined for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 502

• Message text: No values are yet defined for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

No valid values are yet defined for characteristic &v1& in the
combination. Therefore, it is not possible to form combinations.
This situation can occur when you want to create a combination of
company and profit center, but no characteristic values yet exist for
the company or profit center.

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?

Create at least one value for every characteristic from the
combination.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD502 - No values are yet defined for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message UGMD502 "No values are yet defined for characteristic &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when working with characteristics in the classification of materials or objects. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any values associated with the specified characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Not Defined: The characteristic in question has not been assigned any values in the system.
  Missing Value Assignment: The values for the characteristic may not have been created or assigned to the relevant class or object.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the classification system or the specific characteristic.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or assign values to the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Values for the Characteristic:
  
  Go to the classification data for the characteristic in question.
  Navigate to the transaction code CL02 (Change Characteristic) or CL01 (Create Characteristic).
  Ensure that the characteristic has values defined. If not, create the necessary values.
  
  
  
  Assign Values to the Class:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a class, ensure that the values are assigned to the class using transaction code CL02 (Change Class).
  Check if the characteristic is included in the class and that it has the appropriate values assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the classification system to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Ensure that the characteristic is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify characteristics and their values.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper access rights.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing characteristics and values.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Characteristic
  CL02: Change Characteristic
  CL03: Display Characteristic
  CL01: Create Class
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UGMD502 error and ensure that the characteristic has the necessary values defined.