How To Fix UPC_DOC102 - Characteristic value &1 for characteristic &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPC_DOC - Messages: Link to External Applications

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Characteristic value &1 for characteristic &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC_DOC102 - Characteristic value &1 for characteristic &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message UPC_DOC102 indicates that a characteristic value for a specific characteristic does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where characteristics and their values are used to define product attributes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The characteristic value you are trying to use has not been defined in the system for the specified characteristic.
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic may not be correctly assigned to the product or planning object.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or mistake in the characteristic value being entered.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the product may not be fully maintained, leading to missing values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify that the characteristic &2 exists and that the value &1 is defined for it.
  If the value does not exist, you can create it by selecting the characteristic and adding the missing value.
  
  
  
  Verify Product Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) or CMMT (Display Characteristic) to check if the characteristic is assigned to the product and if the values are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that the value you are entering is spelled correctly and matches the existing values in the system.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the characteristic value is indeed missing, you may need to update the master data for the product to include the necessary characteristic and value.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for maintaining characteristics and values in your specific SAP environment.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the characteristic values.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  MM03: Display Material
  CMMT: Display Characteristic
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user role has the necessary permissions to access and modify characteristics and their values.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UPC_DOC102 error and ensure that the characteristic values are correctly defined in your SAP system.