How To Fix VCH_HL_CORE014 - Value ID not found. Value ID &1 for characteristic ID &2 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_CORE - Variant Configuration Core Function

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Value ID not found. Value ID &1 for characteristic ID &2 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_CORE014 - Value ID not found. Value ID &1 for characteristic ID &2 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_CORE014 indicates that a specific Value ID for a characteristic ID does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics and their values in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Value ID: The Value ID specified in the error message does not exist in the database for the given characteristic ID. This could happen if the value was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the material or the variant might be incorrect, leading to a reference to a non-existent value.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as a mismatch between the characteristic and its values.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the characteristic values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Value ID and Characteristic ID:
  
  Verify that the Value ID and Characteristic ID mentioned in the error message are correct.
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