How To Fix WGDS_ENH123 - Enter a valid characteristic value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_ENH -

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Enter a valid characteristic value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_ENH123 - Enter a valid characteristic value ?

  The SAP error message WGDS_ENH123: Enter a valid characteristic value typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or Classification when working with characteristics and their values.
  
  Cause
  
  
  The error indicates that the system expects a valid characteristic value to be entered, but the value provided is either:
  
  Not assigned to the characteristic,
  Not existing in the allowed value range,
  Or the characteristic is configured to accept only predefined values, and the entered value does not match any of them.
  
  
  
  This can happen during:
  
  Creating or changing a configuration,
  Entering classification data,
  Or when enhancing characteristics via user exits or BAdIs where validation is enforced.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Characteristic Value Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  Verify the characteristic in question.
  Check if the characteristic is set to allow only predefined values (check the "Value Assignment" tab).
  If yes, ensure the value you are entering exists in the list of allowed values.
  
  
  
  Maintain Valid Values:
  
  If the value is missing, add the required value in the characteristic's value list.
  Save and activate the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Profile:
  
  If this occurs during configuration, ensure the configuration profile or class assignment is correct.
  
  
  
  Check User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If the error arises from a custom enhancement (the message ID WGDS_ENH suggests it might be from an enhancement or user exit related to SAP's Global Trade Services or Variant Configuration), review the custom code.
  Validate that the characteristic values passed to the enhancement are valid.
  Adjust the enhancement logic if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Sometimes, inconsistencies in master data or classification data can cause this error.
  Run consistency checks or reassign characteristics if needed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  CT04 - Change Characteristic
  CL02 - Change Class
  CU50 - Change Variant Configuration Profile
  CU51 - Change Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to variant configuration and characteristic value validation if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  Message Class:
  
  WGDS_ENH is often related to SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) enhancements or variant configuration enhancements.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access, debug the process where the error occurs to identify which characteristic and value cause the issue.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid or missing characteristic value; value not assigned or allowed for the characteristic.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and maintain valid characteristic values in CT04; check enhancement logic if applicable.
  
  
  Related Info
  Transactions CT04, CL02; SAP Notes on VC; message class WGDS_ENH; debugging enhancements.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context (transaction, process, or module) where the error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.