How To Fix PMEVC_UI406 - Reference characteristic &1 at material &2 has initial field name

PMEVC_UI406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 406

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMEVC_UI406 - Reference characteristic &1 at material &2 has initial field name ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI406 typically indicates that there is an issue with a reference characteristic in the context of variant configuration. This error occurs when a reference characteristic is expected to have a field name, but it is found to be empty or uninitialized for a specific material.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Name: The reference characteristic is not properly defined or initialized in the material master or the configuration profile.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material may not be set up correctly, leading to the reference characteristic not being recognized.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or its characteristics, which can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify that the reference characteristic is correctly defined and has a valid field name.
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the appropriate class and that it is marked as relevant