How To Fix C1894 - Value "&" has no object dependencies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 894

• Message text: Value "&" has no object dependencies

What causes this issue?

You want to display object dependencies for a characteristic value.
However, no object dependencies are allocated to the value.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose another value. The <ZH>Additional characteristics
info</> indicator after the entry field tells you whether object
dependencies are allocated to a characteristic or its values:
Select the indicator and choose <LS>Edit -> Choose</>.
You see information on whether the characteristic or one of its values
has object dependencies allocated to it.
To display the object dependencies, select the <PF>Value dependency</>
or <PF>Char. dependency</> pushbutton. If object dependencies are
allocated to a value, select the value with the cursor in the dialog
box first.
Choose <LS>View -> Display options</> to show or hide the indicator for
additional characteristics info on the characteristic value assignment
screen.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1894 - Value "&" has no object dependencies ?

  The SAP error message C1894, which states "Value '&' has no object dependencies," typically occurs in the context of SAP's configuration and master data management, particularly when dealing with characteristics and values in the context of variant configuration or classification.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Missing Dependencies: The value you are trying to use does not have any associated object dependencies defined in the system. Object dependencies are rules or conditions that determine how a characteristic value can be used in a configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the characteristic or the value itself may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of dependencies.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the classification system, such as missing links between characteristics and their values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C1894 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Dependencies:
  
  Go to the transaction code CU01 (for creating object dependencies) or CU02 (for changing object dependencies).
  Verify if the value in question has any associated object dependencies. If not, you may need to create them.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code CT04 to check the configuration of the characteristic associated with the value.
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined and that the value is valid within the context of the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Dependencies:
  
  If the value lacks dependencies, you may need to create new object dependencies that link the value to the necessary characteristics or conditions.
  Ensure that the dependencies are correctly defined to avoid further issues.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Integrity:
  
  Review the classification data to ensure that all necessary links between characteristics, values, and dependencies are intact.
  If there are inconsistencies, you may need to correct them.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on object dependencies and variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU01, CU02: For managing object dependencies.
  CT04: For managing characteristics.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the C1894 error and implement a solution to resolve it.