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Message type: E = Error
Message class: UPC_FW - Messages for Planning Framework, Areas, Levels and Packages
Message number: 019
Message text: Characteristic value &1 is not permitted for characteristic &2
Characteristic value '&V1&' is not valid for characteristic &V2&.
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The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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UPC_FW019
- Characteristic value &1 is not permitted for characteristic &2 ?The SAP error message UPC_FW019 indicates that a specific characteristic value is not permitted for a given characteristic in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules that deal with characteristics and classifications.
Cause:
This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
Invalid Characteristic Value: The value you are trying to assign to a characteristic does not exist in the allowed values for that characteristic. This can happen if the value is misspelled, or if it has not been defined in the system.
Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic may have specific restrictions or dependencies that prevent certain values from being assigned. For example, if a characteristic is set to only accept certain predefined values, any attempt to assign a value outside of this set will trigger this error.
Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to this error. This can occur if the characteristic was modified after the values were assigned or if there are issues with the data model.
Solution:
To resolve the UPC_FW019 error, you can take the following steps:
Check Characteristic Definition:
- Go to the transaction code
CT04
(Characteristic Maintenance) and check the definition of the characteristic in question (&2
).- Verify the allowed values for the characteristic and ensure that the value you are trying to assign (
&1
) is included in this list.Correct the Value:
- If the value is incorrect or misspelled, correct it to match one of the allowed values.
- If the value is valid but not defined, you may need to add it to the list of allowed values for that characteristic.
Review Dependencies:
- Check if there are any dependencies or conditions that restrict the assignment of certain values to the characteristic. This can be done in the characteristic settings.
Data Consistency Check:
- Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data. If the characteristic or its values have been recently changed, ensure that all related data is updated accordingly.
Consult Documentation:
- Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the use of characteristics and values in SAP.
Seek Help from SAP Support:
- If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
Related Information:
CT04
(Characteristic Maintenance), CT03
(Display Characteristic), and CL02
(Class Maintenance) for managing characteristics and classes.By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UPC_FW019 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.
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