How To Fix VSCE470 - Reference characteristic &1 references &2-&3

VSCE470 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCE - Messages for SCE

• Message number: 470

• Message text: Reference characteristic &1 references &2-&3

What causes this issue?

The referenced table field is not available by default in the IPC
configuration.

System Response

The characteristic is copied into the knowledge base. However, it is not
preassigned the content of the referenced field or processed further in
the IPC configuration.

How to fix this error?

Note the information on reference characteristics in the IPC
documentation.

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 VSCE470 - Reference characteristic &1 references &2-&3 ?

  The SAP error message VSCE470, which states "Reference characteristic &1 references &2-&3," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration. This error indicates that there is an issue with the reference characteristic in a configuration profile, where the system is unable to resolve the reference to the specified characteristic.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristic referenced by the error message may not exist in the system or may not be properly defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration profile may have been set up incorrectly, leading to a reference to a characteristic that is not valid or does not exist in the context of the configuration.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristics, such as missing values or incorrect dependencies.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics or the configuration profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic referenced in the error message (&1) exists