How To Fix VC704 - Node is followed by spaces: not allowed

VC704 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Node is followed by spaces: not allowed

What causes this issue?

The system only allows a <DS:GLOS.product_hierarchy>produkt
hierarchy</> element when it is not followed by blanks.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC704 - Node is followed by spaces: not allowed ?

  The SAP error message VC704 ("Node is followed by spaces: not allowed") typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP. This error indicates that there are trailing spaces in the node name of a configuration model, which is not permitted.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one or more nodes in the configuration model having trailing spaces in their names. This can happen if the node names were manually entered or imported from an external source, and spaces were inadvertently included at the end of the names.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VC704 error, you need to check and correct the node names in your configuration model. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Model:
  
  Go to the transaction code CU01 (Create Configuration Profile) or CU02 (Change Configuration Profile) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Locate the Affected Node:
  
  Navigate through the configuration model to find the node that is causing the error. You may need to check