How To Fix PMEVC_UI462 - Variant table &1 contains empty cells

PMEVC_UI462 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 462

• Message text: Variant table &1 contains empty cells

What causes this issue?

The variant table has empty cells. It is strongly recommended not to use
empty cells.

System Response

Empty cells in variant tables have a negative impact on the performance
for the Variant Configurator (LO-VC), see also note 917987.
You cannot process variant tables with empty cells in the IPC or
Advanced Variant Configurator.

How to fix this error?

Correct the entries of the variant table. Empty cells in variant tables
should be avoided.

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_UI462 - Variant table &1 contains empty cells ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI462 indicates that there are empty cells in a variant table, which is typically used in the context of variant configuration or reporting. This error can occur when you are trying to save or process a variant that has not been fully populated with the required data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Data Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the variant table has been defined with certain fields that require values, but some of those fields are left empty.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the variant table itself, such as incorrect settings or missing mandatory fields.
  User Input Error: Users may have inadvertently skipped fields while entering data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Variant Table: Review the variant table for any empty cells. Ensure that all required fields are filled in with valid data.
  Mandatory Fields: Identify which fields are mandatory and ensure that they are populated. You can