How To Fix C2046 - Dependent orders have not been read - order cannot be released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Dependent orders have not been read - order cannot be released

What causes this issue?

You want to release order &V1&. This order is part of a collective
orderand has dependent orders. Since the dependent orders were not
called up, you cannot release order &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Branch to the initial screen for changing production orders. Enter
order &V1& and select either <ZH>Order subtree</> or <ZH>Collective
order</> from the section 'Selection for collective orders'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C2046 - Dependent orders have not been read - order cannot be released ?

  The SAP error message C2046, which states "Dependent orders have not been read - order cannot be released," typically occurs in the context of production or maintenance orders. This error indicates that there are dependent orders (such as component or sub-orders) that have not been processed or read by the system, preventing the main order from being released.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Dependent Orders: The dependent orders that are required for the main order have not been created or are not available in the system.
  Incomplete Data: There may be incomplete or incorrect data in the order that prevents the system from reading the dependent orders.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the order types or the dependencies between orders.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the dependent orders.
  Technical Issues: There may be a technical issue or bug in the SAP system that is