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

CU654 - Overview

• 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.