How To Fix PMEVC_UI486 - Constraint net &1 at characteristic &2 at material &3 is not released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 486

• Message text: Constraint net &1 at characteristic &2 at 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMEVC_UI486 - Constraint net &1 at characteristic &2 at material &3 is not released ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI486 indicates that there is a constraint issue related to a characteristic in a material. This error typically arises in the context of variant configuration (VC) in SAP, where certain characteristics are defined with constraints that must be satisfied for a material to be configured correctly.
  Cause:
  The error message "Constraint net &1 at characteristic &2 at material &3 is not released" suggests that:
  
  There is a constraint (or a set of constraints) defined for a characteristic of a material that has not been released.
  The characteristic in question is part of a variant configuration model, and the constraints are not active or have not been properly released for use in configuration.
  The configuration of the material is attempting to use a characteristic that is not in a valid state for configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Constraint Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code CU02 (Change Characteristics) or CU03 (Display Characteristics) to check the status of the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that the characteristic is released and active.
  
  
  
  Release Constraints:
  
  If the constraints are not released, you will need to release them. This can typically be done in the transaction CU01 (Create Constraints) or CU02 (Change Constraints).
  Make sure to activate the constraints after making any changes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Check the configuration profile associated with the material. Ensure that all necessary characteristics and constraints are included and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Test Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration of the material again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the constraints or how to release them, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a colleague who has experience with variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, constraints may depend on other characteristics. Ensure that all related characteristics are also released and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU01: Create Constraints
  CU02: Change Constraints
  CU03: Display Constraints
  CU04: Display Characteristics
  CU06: Display Configuration Profiles
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to variant configuration and constraints.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PMEVC_UI486 error message in SAP.