How To Fix UPE1100 - Characteristic value &1 for characteristic &2 not contained in package &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPE1 - Messages: Link to External Applications

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Characteristic value &1 for characteristic &2 not contained in package &3

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create a document, whose characteristic value
assignment is not contained in the selection of the planning package.

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?

Assign the characteristic values, which correspond to the package
selection. Use F4 help.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPE1100 - Characteristic value &1 for characteristic &2 not contained in package &3 ?

  The SAP error message UPE1100 indicates that a specific characteristic value for a characteristic is not found in the specified package. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics and their values in the context of product data management or variant configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The characteristic value you are trying to use is not defined in the package you are working with.
  Incorrect Package Assignment: The package may not be correctly assigned to the characteristic or the characteristic value.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes made to the characteristic values or packages that have not been properly updated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristic values or packages.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Verify that the characteristic value (&1) is indeed defined for the characteristic (&2) in the package (&3). You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration in the SAP system.
  Update Package: If the characteristic value is missing, you may need to add it to the package or assign the correct package to the characteristic.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data to ensure that all characteristic values and packages are correctly defined and linked.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and its values.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing characteristics and packages in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CT04 (to maintain characteristics) and CT05 (to maintain characteristic values) to check and update the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP community forums for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UPE1100 error and implement the necessary corrections.