How To Fix VK430 - Object &1 is not provided with characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 430

• Message text: Object &1 is not provided with characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

The field check has shown that the value entered for a field is not
permitted.
For example, a customer number was entered, for which no entry has been
maintained in the customer master.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries and correct them accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK430 - Object &1 is not provided with characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message VK430, which states "Object &1 is not provided with characteristic &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) module. This error indicates that a specific object (like a configurable material) does not have a required characteristic defined in its configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The object (e.g., a configurable material) is expected to have a certain characteristic defined, but it is not present in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration profile for the object may not be set up correctly, leading to missing characteristics.
  Master Data Issues: The characteristic may not be assigned to the object in the master data settings.
  Dependency Issues: There may be dependencies that require certain characteristics to be present, but they are not defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration profile of the object (material) in question.
  Ensure that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is included in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the characteristic is missing from the object, you may need to add it to the material master or the configuration profile.
  Use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to update the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check the dependencies associated with the object to ensure that they are correctly defined and that they do not require characteristics that are missing.
  Use transaction code CU01 to review and modify dependencies.
  
  
  
  Recreate Configuration Profile:
  
  If the configuration profile is corrupted or incorrectly set up, consider recreating it or adjusting the settings to include the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration of the object and the required characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU01 - Create Dependency
  CU02 - Change Dependency
  CU03 - Display Dependency
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  CS01 - Create BOM (Bill of Materials)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration and master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VK430 error and ensure that the object is correctly configured with the required characteristics.