How To Fix COM_PME_PARSER515 - Error in dependency processing: dependency &1, function &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PME_PARSER - Configuration

• Message number: 515

• Message text: Error in dependency processing: dependency &1, function &2

What causes this issue?

When a dependency was read, an external function module was called
which generates incorrect or incomplete return values.

System Response

The system terminated processing of the dependency.

How to fix this error?

Check the function module which was called. Please note that all return
values entered in the function declaration must be filled out and must
have a type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER515 - Error in dependency processing: dependency &1, function &2 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER515 indicates that there is an issue with dependency processing in the context of a specific function or dependency. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Product Master or similar modules where dependencies between different objects or functions are defined.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Dependencies: The specified dependency or function may not exist or may not be properly defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the product master data or in the dependencies themselves.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the parser to fail when trying to process the dependencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required dependencies or functions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependency Definition:
  
  Verify that the dependency &1 and function &2 are correctly defined in the system. Ensure that they exist and are active.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the product master and dependencies. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any inconsistencies in the product master data or dependencies. You can use transaction codes like SE11 to check the database tables or SE16 to view the data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the dependencies and functions involved. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify the exact point of failure. You can use transaction SE80 or SE37 to analyze the function modules involved.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to the specific module you are working with to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for defining dependencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01, CS02, CS03 for creating, changing, and displaying BOMs, or CU50 for configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the COM_PME_PARSER515 error in your SAP system.