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.
  Use transaction codes like CT04 (to display characteristics) and CT05 (to display characteristic values) to check if the Value ID exists for the specified Characteristic ID.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Value ID:
  
  If the Value ID is missing, you may need to create it using transaction CT04 or restore it if it was deleted.
  Ensure that the Value ID is correctly assigned to the appropriate characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the material or variant to ensure that it is set up correctly and that all necessary values are included.
  Use transaction CU50 to check the configuration profile and ensure that all required characteristics and values are present.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the configuration data.
  Use transaction CU01 to check for inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and its values. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on handling variant configuration errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  CT05: Create/Change Characteristic Values
  CU50: Configuration Profile
  CU01: Configuration Consistency Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.