How To Fix /CFG/EXP138 - Failed to evaluate object specification: &1

/CFG/EXP138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/EXP -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Failed to evaluate object specification: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/EXP138 - Failed to evaluate object specification: &1 ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/EXP138 Failed to evaluate object specification: &1 typically indicates that there is an issue with the evaluation of an object specification in the context of configuration management or variant configuration in SAP. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when working with configurable materials, characteristics, or dependencies.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Object Specification: The object specification provided may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  Missing Characteristics: Required characteristics for the configuration may be missing or not properly defined.
  Dependency Issues: There may be issues with dependencies defined for the configurable material, such as circular dependencies or missing dependencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object or its specifications.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the configurable material or characteristics.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Object Specification: Verify that the object specification referenced in the error message is correct and exists in the