How To Fix C0214 - #NAME?

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C0 - PP-PI: Messages for PI Sheet and Syntax Checker

• Message number: 214

• Message text: #NAME?

What causes this issue?

Process instruction &V4& is of type "repeated process data
request".
Characteristic PPPI_REQUESTED_VALUE specifies that a value is to be
assigned manually to a characteristic in the PI sheet. You first have
to define the corresponding input request using characteristic
PPPI_INPUT_REQUEST.
However, the definition of the input request is missing at least once
before characteristic PPPI_INPUT_REQUEST.

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?

RESET N1
Assign characteristic PPPI_INPUT_REQUEST to the process instruction
before characteristic PPPI_REQUESTED_VALUE.
Assign the text of the input request to characteristic
PPPI_INPUT_REQUEST.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0214 - #NAME? ?

  The SAP error message C0214 typically indicates an issue related to the configuration of a characteristic in the SAP system, particularly in the context of variant configuration. The error message "#NAME??" suggests that there is a problem with the name of a characteristic or a related object that the system cannot recognize.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the configuration profile may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming convention used in the characteristic or its values.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration settings or dependencies that are causing the system to fail to recognize the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Existence: Verify that the characteristic exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP GUI.
  Correct Naming: Ensure that the characteristic name is spelled correctly and follows the naming conventions used in your SAP system.
  Review Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Transport Validation: If the characteristic was transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for any errors or inconsistencies. This may involve checking dependencies, values, and other related settings.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace the error and identify the root cause.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like CT04 (Create Characteristic) or CU01 (Create Configuration Profile) to manage characteristics and configuration profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to variant configuration and characteristics for best practices and guidelines.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.