How To Fix VC711 - The node includes editing mask characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 711

• Message text: The node includes editing mask characters

What causes this issue?

You have maintained an editing template for the
<DS:GLOS.product_hierarchy>product hierarchy</> conversion routine. The
separators used in the template are not valid characters for
maintaining product hierarchy.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC711 - The node includes editing mask characters ?

  The SAP error message VC711, which states "The node includes editing mask characters," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration (VC) when there is an issue with the configuration of a characteristic or a node in the configuration model. This error indicates that the system has detected editing mask characters in a node where they are not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Editing Mask Characters: The node in question contains characters that are part of an editing mask (like *, #, etc.) which are not permitted in certain contexts within the configuration model.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the characteristic or the node may have been set up incorrectly, leading to the inclusion of these characters.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry or configuration setup, where editing mask characters were inadvertently included.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VC711 error, you can take the