How To Fix CU112 - Error: initial confign screen, ext. item: &1, cause: &4

CU112 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Error: initial confign screen, ext. item: &1, cause: &4

What causes this issue?

When the system tried to process the configuration data entered
externally, an error concerning the initial object occurred.
External item number: &v1&
Current item number: &v2&
Object: &v3&
Cause: &v4&
The cause is displayed in the form of an EXCEPTION message.

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?

This error always causes a program termination.
To prevent this error, you must either change the master data
or change the data entered externally outside this processing
function.
You may have entered the name of the configurable object incorrectly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU112 - Error: initial confign screen, ext. item: &1, cause: &4 ?

  The SAP error message CU112 typically relates to issues encountered during the configuration of a product in the SAP system, particularly in the context of variant configuration. The error message format indicates that there is a problem with the initial configuration screen for an external item, and it provides placeholders for specific details about the item and the cause.
  
  Cause:
  The error message CU112 can arise due to several reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  Missing Configuration Profile: The configuration profile for the material or item may not be set up correctly or is missing.
  Incorrect Dependencies: There may be issues with the dependencies defined for the configuration, such as constraints or conditions that are not met.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material or item being configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or configure the item.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical