How To Fix VSCE461 - Characteristic &1 can be restricted and allows additional values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCE - Messages for SCE

• Message number: 461

• Message text: Characteristic &1 can be restricted and allows additional values

What causes this issue?

The combination of the indicators 'restrictable' und 'additional values
allowed' is not supported.

System Response

The characteristic is copied into the knowledge base, but the value
range may not be correctly calculated at runtime.

How to fix this error?

Check whether one of the indicators specified can be copied back. Check
the application for the characteristic because the dependency could be
affected.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCE461 - Characteristic &1 can be restricted and allows additional values ?

  The SAP error message VSCE461 indicates that a characteristic in the system can be restricted and allows additional values, which means that the characteristic is set up in a way that it can accept more values than what is currently defined in the system. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics in a configurable material.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic in question is defined in a way that it can accept additional values, but the current configuration does not restrict it properly.
  Missing Restrictions: The characteristic may not have the necessary restrictions or dependencies set up, leading to the system allowing more values than intended.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristic, such as missing entries in the value assignment or incorrect settings in the characteristic definition.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system (Transaction code: CT04).
  Verify the settings for the characteristic, especially the "Allowed Values" and "Value Assignment" sections.
  Ensure that the characteristic is set up correctly to restrict values as needed.
  
  
  
  Define Restrictions:
  
  If the characteristic should have restrictions, define them appropriately. This can be done by setting up dependencies or using the "Allowed Values" feature to limit the values that can be assigned to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a variant configuration, check the dependencies associated with it (Transaction code: CU01 for creating dependencies).
  Ensure that the dependencies are correctly defined to restrict the values based on other characteristics or conditions.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the characteristic and its values to ensure that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  Use transaction code: CU50 to check for inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error message no longer appears and that the characteristic behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CU01: Create Dependency
  CU50: Configuration Simulation
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Variant Configuration and Characteristics for more detailed guidance on setting up and managing characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VSCE461 error and ensure that the characteristic is configured correctly in your SAP system.