How To Fix PMEVC_UI405 - Reference characteristic &1 at material &2 has unusable field name: &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 405

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

What causes this issue?

In the configuration model, a reference characteristic exists with
reference to a field which is not supported in any integration scenario.
In particular: In structure SDCOM, only field VKOND and the fields of
the substructures SDCOM_USR and SDCOM_IS are supported. In structure
MMCOM, only field VKOND is supported.

System Response

In the integration scenario (for example, in a sales 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMEVC_UI405 - Reference characteristic &1 at material &2 has unusable field name: &3 ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI405 indicates that there is an issue with a reference characteristic in the context of a material. Specifically, it suggests that the field name associated with the reference characteristic is unusable or invalid. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with variant configuration or characteristics in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Field Name: The field name associated with the reference characteristic is not recognized or is incorrectly defined in the system.
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data model, such as missing or incorrectly configured characteristics.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings for the material or the characteristics may not be set up correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, there may be issues with the transport that led to missing or incorrect definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system and verify that the field name is correctly defined and valid.
  
  Use transaction code CT04 to check the characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Material Configuration: Check the material configuration to ensure that all characteristics are correctly assigned and that there are no missing values.
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Model: Ensure that the data model is consistent and that all necessary characteristics are defined and linked correctly.
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were imported correctly.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04 - Characteristic Maintenance
  MM03 - Display Material
  CU50 - Configuration Profile
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on variant configuration and characteristics.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP variant configuration.