How To Fix WN302 - No valid characteristic selected for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WN - Plant master data maintenance (integrated)

• Message number: 302

• Message text: No valid characteristic selected for &

What causes this issue?

No characteristics which are valid for &V1& could be selected for the
selection criterion you entered.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check whether the selection criteria for characteristics are correct.
If necessary, use the possible entries to select characteristics.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN302 - No valid characteristic selected for & ?

  The SAP error message WN302 "No valid characteristic selected for &" typically occurs in the context of SAP's variant configuration or when working with characteristics in the context of product models. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid characteristic for the specified object (represented by the "&" symbol).
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristic that is expected to be associated with the product or configuration is missing or not defined properly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the product may not have been set up correctly, leading to the absence of valid characteristics.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that prevent the system from recognizing valid characteristics.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics or configuration settings.
  Incorrect Object Reference: The object being referenced may not be correctly linked to the characteristics in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristics: Verify that the characteristics are defined in the system and are correctly assigned to the relevant product or configuration model.
  Review Configuration Settings: Ensure that the configuration settings for the product are correct and that all necessary characteristics are included.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the master data and configuration data to identify any discrepancies.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the characteristics.
  Reassign Characteristics: If characteristics are missing, you may need to reassign or create new characteristics in the configuration model.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling variant configuration and characteristics.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like CU01 (Create Characteristics), CU02 (Change Characteristics), or CU03 (Display Characteristics) to manage characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the WN302 error and implement a solution to resolve it.