How To Fix VCH_L2A_CHECKS138 - The dependency uses a characteristic type not supported by AVC

VCH_L2A_CHECKS138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_L2A_CHECKS - VCH Transition AVC Check Messages

• Message number: 138

• Message text: The dependency uses a characteristic type not supported by AVC

What causes this issue?

In object dependencies Advanced Variant Configuration allows the
following characteristic types:
- String characteristics (single and multi-value)
- Numeric characteristics without decimal places (single and
multi-value)
- Numeric characteristics with decimal places (single-value)

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

Other characteristic types (like Date and Time) are not supported.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Use a supported characteristic type in your dependency.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_L2A_CHECKS138 - The dependency uses a characteristic type not supported by AVC ?

  The SAP error message VCH_L2A_CHECKS138 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of characteristics in the Advanced Variant Configuration (AVC) module. Specifically, it suggests that a dependency is using a characteristic type that is not supported by AVC.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Characteristic Type: The error typically arises when a dependency (like a constraint or a rule) is referencing a characteristic that is not compatible with AVC. This can happen if the characteristic is defined in a way that AVC does not recognize or support.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic might be incorrectly configured in the variant configuration settings, or it may not be intended for use in AVC.
  Legacy Characteristics: If the characteristic was created in an older version of SAP or in a different context (like standard configuration), it may not be compatible with AVC.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Types: Review the characteristics used in the dependency that is causing the error. Ensure that they are