How To Fix PMEVC_UI005 - Select a characteristic

PMEVC_UI005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Select a characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMEVC_UI005 - Select a characteristic ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI005 "Select a characteristic" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) or Product Master data management. This error indicates that the system expects the user to select a characteristic, but none has been selected or the selection is invalid.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Characteristic Selected: The user has not selected any characteristics in the configuration screen.
  Invalid Selection: The selected characteristic may not be valid for the current configuration context.
  Configuration Profile Issues: There may be issues with the configuration profile or the characteristics assigned to the product.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Characteristic: Ensure that you select at least one characteristic from the available options in the configuration screen.
  Check Configuration Profile: Verify that the configuration profile is correctly set up and that the characteristics you are trying to select are included in the profile.
  Review Characteristic Values: Make