How To Fix VC003 - Please enter a product hierarchy without empty groups

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Please enter a product hierarchy without empty groups

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC003 - Please enter a product hierarchy without empty groups ?

  The SAP error message VC003, which states "Please enter a product hierarchy without empty groups," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration (VC) when you are trying to create or modify a product hierarchy that contains empty groups. This can happen when you have defined a product hierarchy but have not assigned any characteristics or values to certain groups within that hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Groups: The product hierarchy you are trying to use has one or more groups that do not contain any characteristics or values. SAP does not allow the use of such empty groups in a product hierarchy.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the product hierarchy may not have been completed properly, leading to the presence of empty groups.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the variant configuration settings, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VC003 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Product Hierarchy:
  
  Go to the transaction code CU50 (Configuration) or CU01 (Create Product Hierarchy) to review the product hierarchy.
  Identify any groups that are empty (i.e., groups that do not have any characteristics assigned).
  
  
  
  Remove or Populate Empty Groups:
  
  If you find empty groups, you can either:
  
  Remove the empty groups from the hierarchy if they are not needed.
  Populate the empty groups with relevant characteristics or values if they are necessary for your configuration.
  
  
  
  
  
  Validate the Hierarchy:
  
  After making changes, validate the product hierarchy to ensure that all groups are correctly populated and that there are no empty groups remaining.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  Once you have made the necessary adjustments, save your changes and try to execute the action that triggered the error again.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or references to the empty groups in other configurations or settings that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU50, CU01, CU02, and CU03 for managing variant configuration and product hierarchies.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on variant configuration and product hierarchy management.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify product hierarchies in your SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VC003 error and successfully manage your product hierarchy in SAP.