How To Fix CRD_CUST408 - Invalid requirement &1 while reading basic data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRD_CUST - Credentialing: Messages for Editing Customizing

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Invalid requirement &1 while reading basic data

What causes this issue?

An invalid requirement &V1& was used while generating the root
requirement.

System Response

The current program is canceled.

How to fix this error?

This is caused by a program error.
If you are working with your own implementation of the root requirement,
you must use a perrmitted requirement for the root requirement.
If it is not your own implementation that has led to this error, contact
SAP support for an analysis and solution to the problem.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRD_CUST408 - Invalid requirement &1 while reading basic data ?

  The SAP error message CRD_CUST408: Invalid requirement &1 while reading basic data typically occurs in the context of configuration or master data management, particularly when dealing with configurable materials or products in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with a requirement that is being referenced in the configuration process.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Requirement: The requirement specified (denoted by &1) does not exist or is not defined correctly in the system. This could be due to a typo, deletion, or misconfiguration.
  Missing Dependencies: The requirement may depend on other requirements or characteristics that are not properly set up or are missing.
  Configuration Profile Issues: The configuration profile associated with the material may not be correctly defined, leading to issues when the system tries to read the basic data.
  Transport Issues: If the requirement was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Requirement Definition: Verify that the requirement referenced in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., CU01 for requirements) and checking if the requirement is defined.
  Review Configuration Profile: Ensure that the configuration profile for the material is correctly set up and that all necessary requirements and dependencies are included.
  Validate Characteristics: Check if all characteristics that the requirement depends on are defined and correctly assigned to the material.
  Transport Validation: If the requirement was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all related objects were transported correctly.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace the execution and identify where the requirement is failing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CU01: Create Requirement
  CU02: Change Requirement
  CU03: Display Requirement
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configurable materials and requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.