How To Fix VSCE391 - Reference characteristic &1 is not supported in any IPC scenario

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCE - Messages for SCE

• Message number: 391

• Message text: Reference characteristic &1 is not supported in any IPC scenario

What causes this issue?

You are using a reference characteristic that is not supported in any
IPC scenario.

System Response

Characteristics that are not supported do not receive any values from
the call environment and therefore have no value in the read access, so
inconsistencies may result. Write access to data from the calling
environment is fundamentally not possible (exceptions: STPO-MENGE,
SDCOM-VKOND).

How to fix this error?

If you want read access to the reference field, check whether it is
possible in your scenario to enter the corresponding SCE context (table
name, table field, value) in the IPC-calling application. For more
information, see the online documentation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCE391 - Reference characteristic &1 is not supported in any IPC scenario ?

  The SAP error message VSCE391 indicates that a reference characteristic specified in your configuration is not supported in any Integrated Product Configuration (IPC) scenario. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP, where certain characteristics are expected to be used in specific ways or scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Reference Characteristic: The reference characteristic you are trying to use is not defined or not applicable in the current IPC scenario.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the variant configuration settings or the characteristics themselves.
  Missing IPC Scenario: The IPC scenario that you are trying to use may not be set up to handle the reference characteristic.
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic may not be correctly assigned to the relevant classes or objects in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the reference characteristic is correctly defined in the system. Ensure that it is active and properly configured.
  Review IPC Scenarios: Check the IPC scenarios that are defined in your system. Make sure that the reference characteristic is included in the relevant scenarios.
  Adjust Configuration: If the reference characteristic is not needed, consider removing it from the configuration or replacing it with a supported characteristic.
  Update Characteristic Assignment: Ensure that the reference characteristic is assigned to the correct classes and that it is being used in a way that is compatible with the IPC.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to variant configuration and IPC to understand the limitations and requirements for reference characteristics.
  Testing: After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error is resolved and that the desired functionality is achieved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on variant configuration and IPC to understand the best practices and requirements.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or support for further assistance.