How To Fix PMEVC_UI417 - Variant table &1 contains empty cells in line &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Variant table &1 contains empty cells in line &2

What causes this issue?

The variant table has empty cells.

System Response

Empty cells in variant tables have an evident negative impact on the
performance. See also note 917987. Such empty fields should generally be
avoided.

How to fix this error?

Correct the entries of the variant table in the classical transaction
(CU60). (In PMEVC, it is not possible to maintain variant table content
with empty cells.)

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMEVC_UI417 - Variant table &1 contains empty cells in line &2 ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI417 indicates that there are empty cells in a variant table, specifically in the context of a variant configuration scenario. This error typically arises when you are trying to save or process a variant that has not been fully populated with the required data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of empty cells in the specified line of the variant table. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing values in mandatory fields.
  Incorrect data entry or incomplete data input.
  A configuration that requires certain fields to be filled but they are left blank.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PMEVC_UI417 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Variant Table: Check the variant table mentioned in the error message (indicated by &1) and locate the specific line (indicated by &2) that contains the empty cells.
  
  
  Review Required Fields: Determine which fields in that line are mandatory and ensure that they are filled with appropriate values. 
  
  
  Fill