How To Fix VPD_DETERM_LOG015 - user &3 has changed &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPD_DETERM_LOG - Messages for Determination Log in SD Partner Processing

• Message number: 015

• Message text: user &3 has changed &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPD_DETERM_LOG015 - user &3 has changed &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP message VPD_DETERM_LOG015 with the text:
  User &3 has changed &1 to &2
  is an informational log message related to Variant Configuration (VC), specifically the Variant Pricing Determination (VPD) process.
  
  Explanation of the Message
  
  Message Class: VPD_DETERM_LOG
  Message Number: 015
  Message Text: User &3 has changed &1 to &2
  
  This message indicates that during the variant pricing determination process, a user has changed a certain value (parameter or characteristic) from one value (&1) to another (&2). The placeholders are replaced at runtime with actual values:
  
  &3 = User ID who made the change
  &1 = Old value
  &2 = New value
  
  
  Cause
  
  The message is generated when a user manually changes a characteristic value or a pricing condition value during the variant pricing determination process.
  It is typically logged in the determination log to track changes made by users to variant configuration or pricing data.
  This is not an error or warning but an informational message to help trace changes for audit or troubleshooting purposes.
  
  
  Solution / Action
  
  No error to fix: Since this is an informational message, no corrective action is required.
  Review changes: If unexpected changes are seen, review the user activity to understand why the value was changed.
  Audit trail: Use this message as part of the audit trail to track who changed what and when.
  User training: If changes are unintended, consider training users on correct procedures for variant configuration or pricing changes.
  Check configuration: If changes cause issues downstream, verify the variant configuration and pricing determination setup.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Variant Configuration (VC): SAP module for configuring products with multiple options.
  Variant Pricing Determination (VPD): Process to determine pricing based on variant characteristics.
  Determination Log: Log that records steps and changes during pricing or configuration determination.
  Transaction / Reports: Logs can be viewed in transaction codes related to variant configuration or pricing, such as CU50 (Configuration Profile), or pricing condition logs.
  SAP Notes: For detailed troubleshooting or enhancements, check SAP Notes related to variant configuration and pricing determination.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  VPD_DETERM_LOG015
  
  
  Type
  Informational log message
  
  
  Cause
  User changed a value during variant pricing determination
  
  
  Solution
  No error; review changes if unexpected
  
  
  Related Areas
  Variant Configuration, Variant Pricing Determination, Determination Log
  
  
  
  
  If you want to suppress or customize such messages, you may need to check the configuration of the determination log or user authorizations, but generally, these messages are useful for traceability.
  
  If you have a specific scenario or error context where this message appears as part of a problem, please provide more details for a more targeted solution.