How To Fix CU653 - No documentation exists for dependency & (internal: &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 653

• Message text: No documentation exists for dependency & (internal: &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU653 - No documentation exists for dependency & (internal: &) ?

  The SAP error message CU653 ("No documentation exists for dependency & (internal: &)") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Classification and Variant Configuration (VC) functionalities. This error indicates that there is a missing documentation or description for a specific dependency in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Documentation: The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to access documentation for a dependency that has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Dependency Configuration: There may be an issue with how the dependency is configured, leading to the system being unable to find the associated documentation.
  Transport Issues: If the dependency was recently transported from another system, the documentation may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependency Configuration:
  
  Go to the dependency in question and verify that it is correctly configured.
  Ensure that all necessary documentation is created and linked to the dependency.
  
  
  
  Create Documentation:
  
  If documentation is missing, you can create it by navigating to the dependency in the Classification system and adding the required documentation.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the dependency was transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including documentation, were included.
  If not, you may need to create a new transport request that includes the missing documentation.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the dependency documentation.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CU01 (Create Dependency), CU02 (Change Dependency), and CU03 (Display Dependency) to manage dependencies.
  Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the documentation process in SAP VC to ensure that all dependencies have the necessary information.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.