How To Fix V4218 - The configuration has set value &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V4 - Nachrichten Verkauf (Variable Meldungen und EDI-Meldungen)

• Message number: 218

• Message text: The configuration has set value &1

What causes this issue?

The system configuration has determined the contents of field &V1& and
transmitted them to the sales document. Check whether this value should
really be overwritten manually in the sales order.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V4218 - The configuration has set value &1 ?

  The SAP error message V4218 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a sales document, specifically related to the assignment of a value that is not allowed or is inconsistent with the system's configuration settings. This error typically arises in the context of variant configuration in SAP, where certain characteristics or values are expected to be set based on the configuration of the product.
  Cause:
  The error message V4218 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The configuration settings for the product may not align with the values assigned to the characteristics.
  Missing Dependencies: There may be dependencies or constraints that are not satisfied, leading to the assignment of an invalid value.
  Incorrect Characteristic Values: The value assigned to a characteristic may not be valid for the selected configuration.
  Configuration Profile Issues: The configuration profile may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in the values assigned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the V4218 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings for the product in question. Ensure that the values assigned to the characteristics are valid and consistent with the configuration profile.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Verify if there are any dependencies or constraints that need to be satisfied. Make sure that all required characteristics are set correctly.
  
  
  Validate Characteristic Values: Ensure that the values assigned to the characteristics are valid. You may need to refer to the configuration documentation or consult with a configuration expert.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration Profile: If the configuration profile is incorrect, you may need to adjust it to allow for the correct assignment of values.
  
  
  Test Configuration: After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to variant configuration and error messages.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration) to analyze and modify the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the V4218 error in your SAP system.