How To Fix UPE1102 - Characteristic value &1 for characteristic &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPE1 - 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 UPE1102 - Characteristic value &1 for characteristic &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message UPE1102 indicates that a specific characteristic value for a characteristic does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where characteristics and their values are used to define the properties of materials, products, or other objects.
  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 class or object you are working with.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the characteristic value or characteristic name being referenced.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the classification tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the classification view in SAP and check if the characteristic &2 is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the characteristic value &1 is listed under the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Characteristic Value:
  
  If the characteristic value does not exist, you can create it by navigating to the appropriate transaction (e.g., CL02 for changing characteristics) and adding the missing value.
  
  
  
  Verify Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the correct class or object. You can check this in the classification view.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the spelling of both the characteristic and its value to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the classification data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing characteristics and values.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Class
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  CT04: Create Characteristics
  CT05: Change Characteristics
  CT06: Display Characteristics
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to classification errors.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify characteristics and their values.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UPE1102 error and ensure that the characteristic values are correctly defined in your SAP system.