How To Fix CU654 - No dependency exists with the name & (internal: &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 654

• Message text: No dependency exists with the name & (internal: &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU654 - No dependency exists with the name & (internal: &) ?

  The SAP error message CU654 "No dependency exists with the name & (internal: &)" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Customizing and Configuration, particularly when dealing with dependencies in the context of variant configuration or when working with characteristics and classes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Dependency: The error indicates that the system is unable to find a dependency with the specified name. This could be due to:
  
  The dependency was not created or has been deleted.
  The dependency name is misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  The dependency is not assigned to the relevant class or characteristic.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration might be set up incorrectly, leading to the system not being able to resolve the dependency.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the dependency was created in a different environment (like development) and not transported correctly to the target environment (like production), it may not exist in the target environment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependency Name: Verify that the dependency name you are using is correct. Check for any typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  Create or Restore Dependency: If the dependency does not exist, you may need to create it. If it was deleted, you may need to restore it from a backup or transport.
  
  
  Assign Dependency: Ensure that the dependency is correctly assigned to the relevant class or characteristic. You can do this in the Class Builder (transaction code CL02) or the Dependency Maintenance (transaction code CU01).
  
  
  Transport Check: If the dependency was created in a different environment, ensure that it has been properly transported to the current environment. You can check the transport logs for any issues.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, you may need to debug the program or transaction that is generating the error to understand the context better.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU01: Create Dependency
  CU02: Change Dependency
  CU03: Display Dependency
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on dependencies and variant configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CU654 error and implement a solution.