How To Fix C0217 - #NAME?

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 217

• Message text: #NAME?

What causes this issue?

You use characteristic PPPI_VARIABLE to define a variable that refers
to the value of a message characteristic. You must assign the message
characteristic to the process instruction directly afterwards.
In process instruction &V4&, the message characteristic has, however,
been assigned twice. These assignments follow each other immediately.
Thus, the first variable does nor refer to a value.

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
Check whether
you need both variables
the process instruction contains the corresponding message
characteristics
If possible, delete the redundant variable.
If you do need both variables,
move the variables to the position in front of the pertaining message
characteristic, or
add the message characteristic immediately behind the definition of the
respective variables
INCLUDE NA_INST_MESSCHAR OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0217 - #NAME? ?

  The SAP error message C0217 typically indicates an issue related to the configuration of a characteristic in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Variant Configuration (VC) module. The error message "#NAME??" suggests that there is a problem with the name or definition of a characteristic or a related object.
  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 in the configuration profile or in the characteristic definition.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic or related objects.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic exists in the system and is correctly defined. You can do this by navigating to the characteristic in the SAP Easy Access menu.
  Review Configuration Profile: Ensure that the configuration profile is correctly set up and that all referenced characteristics are valid and active.
  Correct Naming: Look for any typos or incorrect references in the configuration profile or characteristic definitions.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and related objects.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly transported.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CT04 (to create/change characteristics) and CU01 (to create/change configuration profiles) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Variant Configuration for a better understanding of how characteristics and configuration profiles work.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.