How To Fix VCH_HL_TRACE421 - Value with ID &1 not found for characteristic &2. Update skipped.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_TRACE - Messages for Trace

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Value with ID &1 not found for characteristic &2. Update skipped.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_TRACE421 - Value with ID &1 not found for characteristic &2. Update skipped. ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_TRACE421 indicates that there is a problem with a characteristic value in the context of handling variant configuration (VC) or handling characteristics in a material master. Specifically, the message states that a value with a specific ID was not found for a given characteristic, leading to an update being skipped.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The characteristic value that is being referenced does not exist in the system. 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 mismatch between expected and actual values.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the characteristic value table or issues with the master data.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristic values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic) and check if the characteristic in question has the expected values defined.
  If the value is missing, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Review Material Configuration:
  
  Use transaction CU50 (Configuration Simulation) to simulate the configuration of the material and see if the characteristic values are being populated correctly.
  Ensure that the configuration profile is set up correctly and that all necessary characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the variant configuration data to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction CU01 (Check Configuration) to perform this check.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the characteristic values. Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or function module that is generating this error to identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to variant configuration and characteristic handling for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic maintenance
  CU50: Configuration simulation
  CU01: Check configuration
  SU01: User maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.