How To Fix WGDS_ENH123 - Enter a valid characteristic value

WGDS_ENH123 - Overview

• 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