How To Fix PMEVC_UI429 - Proc. with same val. in sort fld exist for parent obj. val. &1 (char. &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 429

• Message text: Proc. with same val. in sort fld exist for parent obj. val. &1 (char. &2)

What causes this issue?

The mentioned parent object has multiple procedures assigned, but at
least two of them have the same value in the sort field.

System Response

If the sort field has the same value for multiple procedures, the
execution order of the procedures is not exactly defined.

How to fix this error?

Define an appropriate value for the sort field for each procedure.

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_UI429 - Proc. with same val. in sort fld exist for parent obj. val. &1 (char. &2) ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI429 indicates that there is a problem with the processing of a characteristic value assignment in a variant configuration scenario. Specifically, it suggests that there is a conflict due to the presence of multiple entries with the same value in a sorting field for a parent object characteristic.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of variant configuration when:
  
  You are trying to assign a characteristic value to a configuration that already has a similar value assigned in a sorting field.
  There are duplicate entries in the configuration that violate the uniqueness constraint for the specified characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Review the characteristic values assigned to the parent object. Ensure that there are no duplicate values in the sorting field for the characteristic in question.
  
  
  Modify Configuration: If duplicates are found, you may need to modify the configuration to ensure that each characteristic value is unique in the context of the sorting field.
  
  
  Review Dependencies: Check if there are any dependencies or constraints defined in the configuration that might be causing the conflict. Adjust these as necessary.
  
  
  Recreate Configuration: In some cases, it may be easier to recreate the configuration from scratch, ensuring that you do not introduce duplicate values.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to variant configuration and characteristic assignments for additional guidance.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Variant Configuration: This is a feature in SAP that allows for the customization of products based on specific customer requirements. It uses characteristics and values to define product variants.
  Characteristics and Values: In SAP, characteristics are attributes of a product (e.g., color, size), and values are the specific options available for those attributes.
  Sorting Fields: These are fields used to determine the order of characteristics or values in a configuration. They must be unique to avoid conflicts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PMEVC_UI429 error in your SAP system.