How To Fix VSCE465 - Characteristic &1 has a value hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCE - Messages for SCE

• Message number: 465

• Message text: Characteristic &1 has a value hierarchy

What causes this issue?

The IPC does not support the function 'value hierarchy'.

System Response

The lowest-tier values for the characteristic are copied into the
knowledge base and are displayed in the IPC in a simple list.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCE465 - Characteristic &1 has a value hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message VSCE465 indicates that a characteristic in a variant configuration scenario has a value hierarchy associated with it. This means that the characteristic is set up in such a way that it has a hierarchy of values, which can complicate how the characteristic is used in certain contexts, particularly in variant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Incompatible Configuration: You are trying to assign a value to a characteristic that is part of a value hierarchy, but the system does not allow direct assignment of values in this context.
  Incorrect Usage in BOM or Routing: The characteristic is being used in a Bill of Materials (BOM) or routing where a simple value is expected, but the characteristic is defined with a hierarchy.
  Missing or Incorrect Settings: The configuration settings for the characteristic may not be correctly defined, leading to conflicts when trying to use it in a configuration