How To Fix VCH_L2A_CHECKS137 - Variant tables containing cells with multiple entries are not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_L2A_CHECKS - VCH Transition AVC Check Messages

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Variant tables containing cells with multiple entries are not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_L2A_CHECKS137 - Variant tables containing cells with multiple entries are not supported ?

  The SAP error message VCH_L2A_CHECKS137 indicates that there are issues with variant tables that contain cells with multiple entries. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration, where the system expects each cell in a variant table to contain a single entry, but it has detected multiple entries in one or more cells.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Entries in Cells: The primary cause of this error is that one or more cells in the variant table have been defined with multiple values. This is not supported in the context of variant configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The variant configuration might have been set up incorrectly, leading to the presence of multiple entries in a single cell.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or manually entered, it may have introduced inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Variant Table: Check the variant table in question and identify the cells that contain multiple entries. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration in the SAP GUI.
  Correct the Entries: Modify the entries in the affected cells to ensure that each cell contains only a single value. This may involve:
  
  Splitting the entries into separate cells if they represent different values.
  Removing any unnecessary entries.
  
  
  Validate Configuration: After making changes, validate the configuration to ensure that it meets the requirements of the variant configuration.
  Test the Changes: Once corrections are made, test the variant configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the configuration behaves as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on variant configuration to understand the rules and best practices for setting up variant tables.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to variant configuration, such as:
  
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  CU03: Display Configuration Profile
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after making corrections, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your variant tables are correctly configured.