How To Fix UMB247 - Characteristic value not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMB - SEM-CPM: Balanced Scorecard

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Characteristic value not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB247 - Characteristic value not available ?

  The SAP error message UMB247, which states "Characteristic value not available," typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics in the context of materials or products. This error indicates that the system cannot find a specific characteristic value that is required for processing a configuration or a material.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The characteristic value that is being referenced in the configuration or material master does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the material may be incorrect, leading to a request for a characteristic value that is not defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries in the characteristic value table.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access certain characteristic values.
  Incorrectly Defined Characteristics: The characteristics may not be properly defined in the configuration profile or may not be assigned to the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Verify that the characteristic value you are trying to use is defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the characteristic definition in the SAP system.
  Review Configuration Profile: Ensure that the configuration profile for the material is correctly set up and that all necessary characteristics and values are included.
  Update Master Data: If the characteristic value is missing, you may need to create or update the characteristic value in the relevant tables (e.g., AUSP for characteristic values).
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic values.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides to ensure that the setup aligns with best practices.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using transaction codes like SE80 or SE37 to debug the program or function module that is generating the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes such as CT04 (to create/change characteristics), CT05 (to create/change characteristic values), and CU01 (to create/change configuration profiles).
  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 identify the root cause of the UMB247 error and implement a solution to resolve it.