How To Fix TE803 - Variant & for characteristic & contains bottom nodes which are not values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Variant & for characteristic & contains bottom nodes which are not values

What causes this issue?

All bottom nodes of a characteristic hierarchy which are used within
a portfolio hierarchy must be formed by the corresponding
characteristic. Non-chargable nodes are not allowable as bottom nodes.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please check the definition of the given characteristic hierarchy.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE803 - Variant & for characteristic & contains bottom nodes which are not values ?

  The SAP error message TE803 indicates that there is an issue with a variant in the context of characteristics and their values in a variant configuration scenario. Specifically, the error message states that the variant contains bottom nodes (i.e., nodes that do not have any further sub-nodes) that are not valid values for the characteristic in question.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The variant may have been incorrectly configured, leading to the inclusion of nodes that do not correspond to valid values for the specified characteristic.
  Hierarchy Issues: The characteristic may be part of a hierarchy where certain nodes are expected to have valid values, but the current configuration includes nodes that do not meet this requirement.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that lead to the presence of invalid nodes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Values: Review the characteristic values associated with the variant. Ensure that all bottom nodes are valid values for the characteristic.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the variant and verify that the hierarchy and relationships between characteristics and values are correctly defined.
  Adjust Hierarchy: If the characteristic is part of a hierarchy, ensure that the hierarchy is correctly structured and that all nodes are valid.
  Data Validation: Perform a data validation check to identify any inconsistencies or errors in the configuration data. This may involve checking the configuration profiles and the values assigned to characteristics.
  Recreate the Variant: If the issue persists, consider recreating the variant from scratch to ensure that it is correctly set up.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CU50 (Configuration Profile) or CU60 (Configuration Simulation) to analyze and troubleshoot the configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving similar issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on variant configuration and characteristic management for more detailed information on how to properly set up and manage characteristics and their values.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the TE803 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.