How To Fix UMM_CUSTDATA044 - Enter a valid characteristic value for &1

UMM_CUSTDATA044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMM_CUSTDATA - Message Texts from Database Interface of MC Customizing

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Enter a valid characteristic value for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMM_CUSTDATA044 - Enter a valid characteristic value for &1 ?

  The SAP error message UMM_CUSTDATA044, which states "Enter a valid characteristic value for &1," typically occurs in the context of handling characteristics in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with classification or variant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when a user attempts to enter a characteristic value that is either invalid or not recognized by the system for the specified characteristic. The characteristic could be part of a material master, classification, or variant configuration, and the value entered does not match the predefined values in the system.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Value: The value entered does not exist in the list of allowed values for the characteristic.
  Missing Value Assignment: The characteristic may not have any values assigned to it in the configuration or classification settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the value entered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the characteristic