How To Fix VSCE487 - Variant table &1 contains a duplicate record in row &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCE - Messages for SCE

• Message number: 487

• Message text: Variant table &1 contains a duplicate record in row &2

What causes this issue?

The IPC uses transparent database tables to store variant tables.
Duplicated records are not allowed.

System Response

The table is copied to the knowledge base. Duplicated records are
filtered out.

How to fix this error?

Check the contents of the variant table, and remove any duplicates.
Check in the line number specified that cells with multiple entries for
knowledge base generation have been exploded into multiple lines, and
that any duplicated entries have already been filtered out.

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 VSCE487 - Variant table &1 contains a duplicate record in row &2 ?

  The SAP error message VSCE487 indicates that there is a duplicate record in a variant table. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a variant for a report or transaction, and the system detects that the same combination of values already exists in the variant table.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of duplicate entries in the variant table. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual entry errors where the same variant is created multiple times.
  Data import processes that inadvertently create duplicates.
  System issues or bugs that lead to duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Duplicate Record:
  
  Check the variant table for the specific variant that is causing the issue. The error message provides the name of the variant table (&1) and the row number (&2) where the duplicate is found.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to view the contents of the variant table.
  
  
  
  Remove or Modify the Duplicate Entry:
  
  If you find the duplicate entry, you can either delete it or modify it to ensure that it is unique.
  If you are unsure about deleting an entry, consider consulting with your SAP administrator or a colleague who is familiar with the variants in use.
  
  
  
  Create a Unique Variant:
  
  If you need to create a new variant, ensure that the combination of values you are entering does not already exist in the variant table.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  After making changes, ensure that the data in the variant table is consistent and does not contain any other duplicates.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After resolving the duplicates, try to create or modify the variant again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE16: Data Browser
  SE93: Transaction Codes
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to variant handling.
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation on variant management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.