How To Fix PMEVC_UI488 - Constraint net &1 at value &2 (char. &3) at material &4 is not released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 488

• Message text: Constraint net &1 at value &2 (char. &3) at material &4 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_UI488 - Constraint net &1 at value &2 (char. &3) at material &4 is not released ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI488 indicates that there is a constraint issue related to a specific material in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Variant Configuration (VC) when trying to create or modify a product or variant that has constraints defined.
  Cause:
  The error message "Constraint net &1 at value &2 (char. &3) at material &4 is not released" suggests that:
  
  There is a constraint (or a set of constraints) defined for the material that is not in a released state.
  The constraint is likely related to a characteristic of the material that is being evaluated during a configuration or planning process.
  The specific characteristic (char. &3) and its value (value &2) are causing the issue because the constraint net (net &1) is not active or released for use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Constraint Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to the configuration (e.g., CU02 for characteristics or CU03 for classes).
  Check the status of the constraint net mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it is released and active.
  
  
  
  Release Constraints:
  
  If the constraint is not released, you will need to release it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings where you manage constraints.
  Ensure that all necessary approvals or checks are completed before releasing the constraints.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Values:
  
  Verify that the characteristic values being used are valid and that they comply with the constraints defined for the material.
  If necessary, adjust the values or the constraints to ensure compatibility.
  
  
  
  Check Material Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material (material &4) is correctly configured and that all dependencies and constraints are properly set up.
  If the material is part of a larger configuration, ensure that all related components are also correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines related to the specific constraints and characteristics in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU01 (Create Characteristic), CU02 (Change Characteristic), CU03 (Display Characteristic), and CU04 (Delete Characteristic).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to constraint management and error handling in the context of your specific SAP version.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in configuration management are trained on how to handle constraints and understand the implications of releasing them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PMEVC_UI488 error in your SAP system.