How To Fix PMEVC_UI421 - Action &1 exists at characteristic &2 at material &3

PMEVC_UI421 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Action &1 exists at characteristic &2 at material &3

What causes this issue?

The mentioned action is used in the configuration model.

System Response

The use of actions may have a negative effect on the performance; see
note 917987. Therefore, it is generally not recommended to use actions.

How to fix this error?

If possible, replace actions by other dependencies (e.g. procedures) -
at least when performance issues exist.

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_UI421 - Action &1 exists at characteristic &2 at material &3 ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI421 indicates that there is an issue related to the configuration of a material in the SAP system, specifically in the context of variant configuration. The message states that an action (like a dependency or a specific configuration action) already exists for a particular characteristic of a material.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Action: The error typically arises when you attempt to create or modify a configuration for a material where an action for the specified characteristic already exists.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the variant configuration settings, leading to conflicts.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or its characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Actions: Review the existing actions for the specified characteristic of the material. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings for the material and checking the dependencies or actions defined.
  Modify or Delete Existing Action: If you find that the