How To Fix VSCE466 - Characteristic &1 allows interval values

VSCE466 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCE - Messages for SCE

• Message number: 466

• Message text: Characteristic &1 allows interval values

What causes this issue?

The IPC does not allow entries of interval values for numeric
characteristics.

System Response

The characteristic is copied into the knowledge base, but only simple
counted values can be entered in the IPC.

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 VSCE466 - Characteristic &1 allows interval values ?

  The SAP error message VSCE466 indicates that a characteristic in your configuration allows interval values, but the system is expecting a single value instead. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration, where characteristics can be defined to accept either single values or ranges (intervals).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to assign a value to a characteristic that is defined to accept interval values (e.g., a range of values) but you are providing a single value instead.
  The configuration or selection process is not aligned with the characteristic's definition.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VSCE466 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system (transaction code CT04).
  Verify if the characteristic is indeed set to allow interval values. If it is, you need to ensure that you are providing a valid interval instead of a single value.
  
  
  
  Adjust Input Values:
  
  If you are working with a configuration profile