How To Fix /PLMU/UI_LBL020 - Children of composition &1 also deselected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMU/UI_LBL -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Children of composition &1 also deselected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMU/UI_LBL020 - Children of composition &1 also deselected ?

  The SAP error message /PLMU/UI_LBL020 Children of composition &1 also deselected typically occurs in the context of SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Variant Configuration. This message indicates that when a parent item (or composition) is deselected, all its child items are also deselected automatically. 
  Cause:
  
  Deselecting Parent Item: The user has deselected a parent item in a configuration or selection screen, which leads to the automatic deselection of all associated child items.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings may dictate that child items are dependent on the parent item, and thus, if the parent is not selected, the children cannot be selected either.
  Data Integrity Rules: This behavior is often enforced to maintain data integrity and ensure that the configuration remains valid.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selection: Check if you intended to deselect the parent item. If you want to keep the child items selected, you may need to keep the parent item selected as well.
  Adjust Configuration: If the deselection is intentional, you may need to adjust your configuration or selection criteria to ensure that the desired child items can be selected independently of the parent.
  Consult Documentation: Review the relevant SAP documentation or configuration guides to understand the relationships between parent and child items in your specific scenario.
  Check Dependencies: If you believe the child items should be selectable independently, check the dependency settings in the configuration to see if they can be modified.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address specific issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP PLM or Variant Configuration to better understand how compositions and dependencies work.
  
  If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, it may be beneficial to contact your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP PLM or Variant Configuration.