How To Fix VSCE483 - Variant table &1 contains special characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCE - Messages for SCE

• Message number: 483

• Message text: Variant table &1 contains special characters

What causes this issue?

The name of the variant table contains special characters. This can
cause problems as a transparent table in IPC storage.

System Response

The table is copied into the knowledge base.

How to fix this error?

Choose table names without special characters.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCE483 - Variant table &1 contains special characters ?

  The SAP error message VSCE483 indicates that there are special characters present in the variant table that are not allowed. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a variant in SAP, and the system detects characters that do not conform to the expected format.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of special characters in the variant name or description. SAP has specific rules regarding the characters that can be used in variant names, and these rules may vary depending on the specific SAP module or transaction you are working with.
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you should:
  
  
  Identify the Variant: Determine which variant is causing the issue. This can usually be done by checking the variant name or description that you were trying to create or modify.
  
  
  Check for Special Characters: Review the variant name and description for any special characters. Common special characters that may cause issues include:
  
  Symbols like @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, (, ), -, +, =, {, }, [, ], ;, :, ,, <, >, ?, /, \, |, ~, etc.
  Spaces at the beginning or end of the name.
  
  
  
  Modify the Variant: Change the variant name and/or description to remove any special characters. Use only alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) and underscores (_) if necessary.
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, try to save the variant again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand the naming conventions and restrictions for variants.
  Transaction Codes: If you are working with specific transaction codes (like SE38 for ABAP programs), check the relevant documentation for any additional restrictions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to variant handling in your version of SAP.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.