How To Fix 27170 - Reading first dependency for value & characteristic & class & &

27170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 27 - API-specific configuration/master data messages

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Reading first dependency for value & characteristic & class & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 27170 - Reading first dependency for value & characteristic & class & & ?

  The SAP error message 27170, which states "Reading first dependency for value & characteristic & class & &," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics and dependencies in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to read the first dependency for a specified characteristic and class, which can hinder the configuration process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Dependencies: The characteristic may not have any dependencies defined, or the dependencies may not be correctly assigned to the class.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the class or characteristics, such as incorrect settings or missing entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the dependencies or the class.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the characteristics or classes.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
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