How To Fix USMDZ3201 - &1 &2 Value "&3" of the characteristic is invalid; use input help

USMDZ3201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDZ3 - Nachrichtenklasse zum UI des User-Interfaces

• Message number: 201

• Message text: &1 &2 Value "&3" of the characteristic is invalid; use input help

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USMDZ3201 - Details

• The SAP error message USMDZ3201 typically indicates that there is an issue with the value being entered for a characteristic in a Master Data Management (MDM) context. This error suggests that the value you are trying to use is not valid according to the defined characteristics in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The value you are trying to enter for the characteristic does not exist in the allowed values list or is not recognized by the system.
  Data Type Mismatch: The value may not match the expected data type for the characteristic (e.g., entering a string where a number is expected).
  Missing Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the system, or the value may not be assigned to the characteristic in the relevant context.
  Authorization Issues: There may be restrictions on the values that can be used based on user roles or authorizations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Input Help: The error message suggests using input help