How To Fix PMEVC_UI489 - Constraint &1 at constraint net &2 at material &3 is not released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 489

• Message text: Constraint &1 at constraint net &2 at material &3 is not released

What causes this issue?

The constraint is not released.

System Response

The constraint will not be effective during runtime.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, release the constraint.

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_UI489 - Constraint &1 at constraint net &2 at material &3 is not released ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI489 indicates that there is a constraint issue related to a specific material in the context of production planning or variant configuration. This error typically arises when a constraint (such as a production or planning constraint) is not released for a particular material or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Unreleased Constraints: The constraint associated with the material is not released, meaning it cannot be used in planning or production processes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material, such as missing or incorrect settings in the variant configuration.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly set up, leading to constraints not being recognized as released.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to release the constraints.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Constraint:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., C223 for constraint management) to check the status of the constraint.
  Release the constraint if it is in a "not released" status.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the material in question. Ensure that all necessary characteristics and dependencies are correctly defined.
  Use transaction CU50 to check the configuration profile and ensure it is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the material (transaction MM03) to ensure that all relevant fields are correctly filled out and that the material is set up for the intended use.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to release constraints. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the constraints and how to manage them.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (for constraint management), CU50 (for configuration), and MM03 (for material master).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to PMEVC_UI489 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in production planning and variant configuration are adequately trained on the processes and tools available in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PMEVC_UI489 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.