MH223 - The value &1 is not allowed for the characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 223

• Message text: The value &1 is not allowed for the characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

The value you wanted to assign to the characteristic &V2& is not a unit
of measure.

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?

You have the following options:
Choose another value for this characteristic.
Ask your system administrator to define the value &V1& as a unit of
measure in Customizing for <LS>Global Parameters</> in the activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMSOMSC>Check Units of Measurement</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH223 - The value &1 is not allowed for the characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message MH223 ("The value &1 is not allowed for the characteristic &2") typically occurs in the context of SAP's variant configuration or when working with characteristics in the material master. This error indicates that the value being assigned to a characteristic is not valid according to the configuration settings defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The value you are trying to assign to the characteristic is not defined in the allowed values for that characteristic.
  Characteristic Settings: The characteristic may have specific restrictions or dependencies that prevent the value from being accepted.
  Configuration Profile: The configuration profile for the material may not include the value you are trying to use.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as missing or incorrect entries in the characteristic value assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Allowed Values: Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system and check the allowed values for the characteristic. Ensure that the value you are trying to use is included in this list.
  
  Transaction Code: CT04 (for characteristics)
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile: If you are working with a configurable material, check the configuration profile to ensure that the characteristic and its values are correctly defined.
  
  Transaction Code: CU41 (for configuration profiles)
  
  
  Adjust Characteristic Settings: If necessary, modify the characteristic settings to include the desired value or to remove any restrictions that are causing the error.
  Check Dependencies: If the characteristic has dependencies (e.g., preconditions or selection conditions), ensure that the conditions are met for the value to be valid.
  
  Transaction Code: CU02 (for dependencies)
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the allowed values or the configuration, consult the documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04, CU41, and CU02 for managing characteristics and configuration profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and configuration settings.
  Testing: After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error is resolved and that the desired values can be assigned without issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.