How To Fix PMEVC_UI404 - Reference characteristic &1 at material &2 has unusable table name: &3

PMEVC_UI404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Reference characteristic &1 at material &2 has unusable table name: &3

What causes this issue?

In the configuration model, a reference characteristic exists with
reference to a table or structure which is not supported in any
configuration scenario.
In particular, only fields to the following database tables and
structures are supported: VBAK, VBAP, MAEPV, MAAPV, VEDA, VBKD, VBPA_AG,
VBADR_AG, VBPA_WE, VBADR_WE, VBPA_RG, VBADR_RG, VBPA_RE, VBADR_RE,
SDCOM, MMCOM, MARA, MARC, MAKT, STPO, STPOB, MDSP, PLPO, PLPOD, PLFLD,
PLFHD, ESLL, POSVID, PAMODD, VCSD_UPDATE, SCREEN_DEP, SRVCOM.

System Response

In the corresponding scenario (for example, in a purchase order), values
of this reference characteristic are not processed.
Exceptions, where such reference characteristic can be useful, are: a)
user-defined scenarios; b) reference characteristics which are defined
only to use the format and the input help from the data dictionary.

How to fix this error?

Check the configuration model.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMEVC_UI404 - Reference characteristic &1 at material &2 has unusable table name: &3 ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI404 indicates that there is an issue with a reference characteristic in the context of a material. Specifically, it suggests that the table name associated with the reference characteristic is unusable. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with variant configuration or characteristics in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Unusable Table Name: The error typically arises when the system cannot find or access the table associated with the reference characteristic. This could be due to:
  
  The table not being defined correctly in the system.
  The table being deleted or not activated.
  A mismatch in the characteristic configuration or settings.
  Issues with the data model or database inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: If the characteristic is part of a variant configuration, there may be issues with how the characteristic is defined or linked to the material.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table or characteristic.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table Definition: Verify that the