How To Fix PMEVC_UI481 - Dependency &1 at configuration profile &2 of material &3 is not released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 481

• Message text: Dependency &1 at configuration profile &2 of material &3 is not released

What causes this issue?

The dependency is not released.

System Response

The dependency will not be effective during runtime.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, release the dependency.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMEVC_UI481 - Dependency &1 at configuration profile &2 of material &3 is not released ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI481 indicates that there is a dependency in the configuration profile of a material that has not been released. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP, where certain dependencies (like constraints or rules) must be activated or released for the configuration profile to function correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unreleased Dependencies: The specific dependency mentioned in the error message is not released, meaning it cannot be used in the configuration process.
  Configuration Profile Issues: The configuration profile itself may have issues that prevent it from being fully operational.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been properly released in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Dependency:
  
  Go to the transaction code CU50 (Configuration Profile) or CU01 (Create Dependency).
  Locate the dependency indicated in the error message.
  Check its status and release it if it is not already released.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Profile:
  
  Ensure that the configuration profile for the material