How To Fix VPD_DETERM_LOG017 - Added by user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Added by user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPD_DETERM_LOG017 - Added by user &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VPD_DETERM_LOG017 Added by user &1
  
  1. Cause:
  The message VPD_DETERM_LOG017 is related to the Variant Configuration (VC) module in SAP, specifically to the determination procedure logs. This message indicates that a log entry has been created or added by a particular user (represented by &1 which is replaced by the actual user ID).
  
  The message itself is informational and typically appears in the context of variant configuration when a determination procedure (such as a characteristic or class determination) is executed.
  It means that the system has recorded an entry in the determination log, showing that a user has triggered or influenced the determination process.
  This message is not an error or warning but a log entry indicating user activity related to determination.
  
  
  2. Solution / Action:
  Since VPD_DETERM_LOG017 is an informational message indicating that a log entry was added by a user, no corrective action is required. However, you can:
  
  
  Review the determination log:
  
  Check the determination log to understand what determinations were made and by whom. This can help in troubleshooting or auditing the variant configuration process.
  
  
  Check user activity:
  
  If unexpected or unauthorized changes are suspected, verify the user ID mentioned in the message to ensure proper authorization.
  
  
  Use the log for troubleshooting:
  
  If you are facing issues with variant configuration or determination procedures, the log entries can provide insights into what determinations were made and help identify where the process might be failing or producing unexpected results.
  
  
  
  3. Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction / Tools:  
  
  Use transaction CU50 (Variant Configuration: Display Determination Log) to view detailed logs of determination procedures.
  You can also check the determination procedure setup in CU41 or CU42.
  
  
  
  Variant Configuration (VC):
  
  This message is part of the Variant Configuration module, which is used to configure products with many options and variants.
  
  
  Message Class:
  
  The message belongs to the message class VPD_DETERM_LOG, which is related to determination logging.
  
  
  Typical Scenario:
  
  When a user triggers a configuration or a determination procedure (e.g., selecting a characteristic value that triggers a class or characteristic determination), the system logs this action and shows this message.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  VPD_DETERM_LOG017 Added by user &1
  
  
  Cause
  Informational log entry created by user during variant configuration determination procedure.
  
  
  Solution
  No error; review determination log if needed for troubleshooting or auditing.
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  CU50 (Display Determination Log), CU41, CU42 (Determination Procedures)
  
  
  Module
  Variant Configuration (VC)
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with steps to analyze the determination log or further troubleshoot variant configuration issues.