How To Fix VSCE473 - Characteristic &1 value &2 has a precondition

VSCE473 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCE - Messages for SCE

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Characteristic &1 value &2 has a precondition

What causes this issue?

The characteristic is defined as restrictable, or allows additional
values and has values with preconditions at the same time.

System Response

The evaluation of value preconditions for restrictable characteristics
is not supported in the IPC.
The evaluation of value preconditions for characteristics with
additional values allowed is supported with SAP Note 588174.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCE473 - Characteristic &1 value &2 has a precondition ?

  The SAP error message VSCE473 indicates that a specific characteristic value combination has a precondition that is not met. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration, where certain characteristics and their values are interdependent based on predefined rules.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A characteristic value is being assigned that violates the preconditions set in the configuration model.
  The characteristic value combination is not allowed due to the dependencies defined in the configuration profile.
  There may be a missing prerequisite characteristic value that needs to be set before the current value can be assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VSCE473 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Configuration Profile:
  
  Review the configuration profile for the material or product you are working with. Look for any dependencies or preconditions that are defined for the characteristics involved.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Values:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic values you are trying to assign are valid and meet the preconditions. You may need to