How To Fix 2X101 - No object dependency assigned to characteristic '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 2X - Messages from lists

• Message number: 101

• Message text: No object dependency assigned to characteristic '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 2X101 - No object dependency assigned to characteristic '&' ?

  The SAP error message 2X101: No object dependency assigned to characteristic '&' typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP. This error indicates that a characteristic in a configurable material does not have any object dependencies assigned to it. Object dependencies are rules that define how characteristics and values interact with each other in the context of a configurable product.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Object Dependency: The characteristic specified in the error message does not have any associated object dependencies. Object dependencies can include constraints, selection conditions, or procedures that dictate how the characteristic behaves in relation to other characteristics.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the material may not be properly defined, leading to the absence of necessary dependencies.
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic may not be correctly assigned to the material or may not be relevant for the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Object Dependencies:
  
  Go to the configuration of the material in question.
  Navigate to the characteristics section and check the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Assign the appropriate object dependencies to the characteristic. This can be done in the configuration settings of the material or through the transaction code CU01 (Create Object Dependency) or CU02 (Change Object Dependency).
  
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined and relevant to the configurable material.
  Verify that the characteristic is assigned to the correct class and that the class is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Check the configuration profile of the material to ensure that all necessary characteristics and dependencies are included.
  Make sure that the configuration profile is correctly assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Object Dependencies: These are rules that govern how characteristics and their values interact in a configurable product. They can be created using the transaction codes CU01, CU02, and CU03.
  Characteristics: These are attributes of a configurable product that can have different values. They are defined in the class assigned to the material.
  Classes: In SAP, characteristics are grouped into classes. Ensure that the class is correctly assigned to the material and that it contains the necessary characteristics.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP specialist or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.