How To Fix VSCE394 - No characteristic found for variant conditions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCE - Messages for SCE

• Message number: 394

• Message text: No characteristic found for variant conditions

What causes this issue?

In the configuration, dynamic variant conditions should be derived for
pricing. This requires an object characteristic that refers to the table
field SDCOM-VKOND.
This type of characteristic does not exist in the system.

System Response

Generation of the knowledge base has been canceled.

How to fix this error?

Create an object characteristic that refers to the table field
SDCOM-VKOND.

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 VSCE394 - No characteristic found for variant conditions ?

  The SAP error message VSCE394: No characteristic found for variant conditions typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a characteristic that is required for processing variant conditions in a sales order or other related documents.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristic that is supposed to be linked to the variant condition is not defined in the configuration profile or is missing from the material master.
  Incorrect Configuration Profile: The configuration profile assigned to the material may not include the necessary characteristics.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data setup, such as missing links between characteristics and the variant conditions.
  Incorrect Condition Records: The condition records for pricing or other variant conditions may not be set up correctly or may reference non-existent characteristics.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristics:
  
  Go to the configuration profile of the material and ensure that all required characteristics are defined.
  Verify that the characteristics are correctly assigned to the variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Ensure that the configuration profile assigned to the material includes all necessary characteristics.
  If any characteristics are missing, add them to the configuration profile.
  
  
  
  Validate Condition Records:
  
  Check the condition records for the variant conditions in transaction codes like VK11 or VK12 to ensure they are correctly set up.
  Make sure that the condition records reference the correct characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is complete and that the relevant characteristics are included in the material's configuration.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using transaction SE80 or SE37 to debug the variant configuration logic and identify where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to variant configuration and the specific error message for additional insights.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CU50 (Configuration Profile)
  CU01 (Create Characteristics)
  CU02 (Change Characteristics)
  VK11/VK12 (Maintain Condition Records)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VSCE394 error in your SAP system.