How To Fix COM_PME_PARSER646 - No text found for dependency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PME_PARSER - Configuration

• Message number: 646

• Message text: No text found for dependency

What causes this issue?

There is no explanatory text.

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?

You can create language-dependent documentation for a dependency within
dependency maintenance. Consider that only the section introduced by
the key word &EXPLANATION& is relevant for the runtime explanation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER646 - No text found for dependency ?

  The SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER646: No text found for dependency typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Master or similar modules where dependencies are defined for product configurations. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary text or description for a specific dependency that is being referenced.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The most common cause is that the text for the dependency has not been maintained in the system. This could be due to incomplete data entry or missing translations.
  Incorrect Dependency Configuration: The dependency itself may not be correctly configured, leading to the system being unable to locate the associated text.
  Transport Issues: If the dependency was transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport that resulted in missing texts.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the text associated with the dependency.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Maintain Text for Dependency:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., CU01 for creating dependencies).
  Check if the text for the dependency is maintained. If not, add the necessary text entries.
  Ensure that all required languages are covered if your system uses multiple languages.
  
  
  
  Check Dependency Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the dependency to ensure it is set up correctly.
  Validate that all referenced objects (like characteristics and classes) are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to access the dependency texts.
  Consult with your SAP security team if necessary.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to Product Master and dependencies for best practices on maintaining texts and dependencies.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.