How To Fix COM_PME_DEPEDI062 - Dependency '&' was deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PME_DEPEDI - Dependency Editor Messages

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Dependency '&' was deactivated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PME_DEPEDI062 - Dependency '&' was deactivated ?

  The SAP error message COM_PME_DEPEDI062 indicates that a dependency in the Product Master or a related configuration has been deactivated. This typically occurs in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules, where dependencies between products or components are crucial for planning and execution.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deactivation: The dependency may have been manually deactivated by a user or during a configuration change.
  Data Migration or Updates: During data migration or updates, certain dependencies may have been inadvertently deactivated.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings or business rules may lead to the deactivation of certain dependencies.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies in the database that led to the deactivation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependency Status: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., C223 for dependencies) to check the status of the dependency in question.
  Verify if the dependency is indeed deactivated and understand the reason behind it.
  
  
  
  Reactivate the Dependency:
  
  If the dependency is required for your processes, you can reactivate it. This can usually be done in the same transaction where you checked the status.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review any recent changes in configuration or data migration processes that might have affected the dependencies.
  Ensure that all related settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific dependency and its implications on your processes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the implications of reactivating the dependency, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (for managing dependencies) and C220 (for managing product master data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate authorizations to view and modify dependencies.
  Testing: After reactivating the dependency, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the system behaves as expected and that there are no further issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message COM_PME_DEPEDI062 effectively.