How To Fix VSCE397 - Object characteristic &1 only allows read access to IPC

VSCE397 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCE - Messages for SCE

• Message number: 397

• Message text: Object characteristic &1 only allows read access to IPC

What causes this issue?

The value of the specfied object characteristic cannot be overwritten in
the IPC Configuration Engine.

System Response

The object characteristic is copied to the knowledge base runtime
version, but dynamic value settings for this characteristic are not
transferred to the calling application (such as the customer orders).

How to fix this error?

If read-only access is sufficient for the model function, no further
adjustments are necessary. If, however, write access is required, it may
be necessary to revise the model for the IPC.
Example: Dynamic change to BOM material using STPO-IDNRK is not possible
in the IPC.

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 VSCE397 - Object characteristic &1 only allows read access to IPC ?

  The SAP error message VSCE397 indicates that an object characteristic (in this case, represented by &1) is set to allow only read access in the Integrated Planning Component (IPC). This typically occurs when you are trying to modify or write to a characteristic that is configured to be read-only in the context of IPC.
  
  Cause:
  
  Read-Only Configuration: The characteristic in question is configured in such a way that it does not allow any modifications. This is often done for characteristics that are derived or calculated based on other data.
  Data Model Restrictions: The data model or the planning environment may have restrictions that prevent changes to certain characteristics to maintain data integrity.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to modify the characteristic, even if it is not inherently read-only.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration: Review the configuration of the characteristic in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that