How To Fix PMEVC_UI485 - Constraint net &1 at config. profile &2 of material &3 is not released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 485

• Message text: Constraint net &1 at config. profile &2 of material &3 is not released

What causes this issue?

The constraint net is not released.

System Response

The constraint net will not be effective during runtime.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, release the constraint net.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMEVC_UI485 - Constraint net &1 at config. profile &2 of material &3 is not released ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI485 indicates that there is a constraint 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 constraints or dependencies must be satisfied for a configuration profile to be valid and usable.
  Cause:
  
  Unreleased Configuration Profile: The configuration profile for the material has not been released. This means that the profile is still in a development or testing state and cannot be used for production or sales purposes.
  Missing Dependencies: There may be constraints or dependencies defined in the configuration profile that are not satisfied, leading to the error.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may not be correctly defined, leading to conflicts or unsatisfied constraints.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Configuration Profile:
  
  Navigate to the configuration profile in the SAP system.
  Check the status of the configuration profile. If it is not released, you will need to release it.
  Use transaction code CU02 (Change Configuration Profile) to release the profile. Ensure that all necessary checks are completed before releasing.
  
  
  
  Check Constraints:
  
  Review the constraints defined in the configuration profile. Ensure that all dependencies are correctly defined and that there are no conflicts.
  Use transaction code CU01 (Create Configuration Profile) or CU03 (Display Configuration Profile) to view and edit constraints.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  Validate the configuration settings to ensure that they meet the requirements for the material.
  Test the configuration to ensure that it works as expected without any errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on variant configuration and constraints.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  CU03: Display Configuration Profile
  CU04: Display Configuration Profile (with constraints)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to configuration profiles and constraints.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to release configuration profiles and make changes.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the configuration works as intended and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PMEVC_UI485 error and successfully release the configuration profile for the material in question.