How To Fix USMDZ3295 - &1 &2 Value "&3" of characteristic &4 is invalid; use input help

USMDZ3295 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 295

• Message text: &1 &2 Value "&3" of characteristic &4 is invalid; use input help

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USMDZ3295 - Details

• The SAP error message USMDZ3295 typically indicates that there is an issue with the value being entered for a specific characteristic in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) or when working with characteristics in various SAP modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Value: The value you are trying to enter for the specified characteristic is not valid. This could be due to:
  
  The value not existing in the allowed list of values for that characteristic.
  The value being incorrectly formatted or not meeting the expected criteria.
  
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to accept the value you are trying to input.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify certain characteristics, leading to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use Input Help: The error message suggests using input help (F4 help) to select a valid value for the