How To Fix PMEVC_UI420 - Variant table &1 has fewer than 10000 rows by 10 columns and a link to DB

PMEVC_UI420 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Variant table &1 has fewer than 10000 rows by 10 columns and a link to DB

What causes this issue?

The variant table has fewer than 10000 rows and fewer than 10 columns
but has an active link to a database table.

System Response

The performance should be better when such a variant table is not linked
to a database table. See also note 917987.
(Remark: This is only a "rule of thumb".)

How to fix this error?

It is recommended to create a new variant table without such a link
instead. (The undoing or deactivating of such a link in the variant
table is not supported by SAP in the standard system.)

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_UI420 - Variant table &1 has fewer than 10000 rows by 10 columns and a link to DB ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI420 indicates that a variant table has fewer than 10,000 rows and 10 columns, which is a limitation in the context of the specific operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises when working with variant tables in SAP, particularly in the context of reporting or data extraction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Limitations: The error is triggered because the variant table you are trying to access or manipulate does not meet the minimum requirements of having at least 10,000 rows and 10 columns.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the way the variant table is set up or how the data is being pulled from the database.
  Data Availability: The data you are trying to access may not be available in the expected format or quantity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Volume: Verify the data in the variant table. Ensure that it contains at least 10,000 rows and 10 columns. If