How To Fix VSCE484 - Variant table &1, column &2 contains special characters

VSCE484 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCE - Messages for SCE

• Message number: 484

• Message text: Variant table &1, column &2 contains special characters

What causes this issue?

The name of a table column 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?

Do not use special characters in column names.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCE484 - Variant table &1, column &2 contains special characters ?

  The SAP error message VSCE484 indicates that there are special characters present in a variant table for a specific column. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a variant in SAP, and the system detects that the input contains characters that are not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of special characters in the variant table or in the specified column. Special characters can include symbols, punctuation, or any characters that are not alphanumeric or that do not conform to the expected format for that particular field.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VSCE484 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Column and Table: The error message specifies the variant table and the column that contains the special characters. Make a note of these details.
  
  
  Check Input Values: Review the values you are trying to enter in the variant. Look for any special characters that may not be allowed.