How To Fix PPE8101 - Obj. dependency for &4 &1 at node &2 &3 is invalid for current config.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPE8 - Messages From Explosion in iPPE

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Obj. dependency for &4 &1 at node &2 &3 is invalid for current config.

What causes this issue?

The &V4& &V1& at node &V2& &V3& has not been selected because the
object dependency was not valid for the predefined variant
configuration.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPE8101 - Obj. dependency for &4 &1 at node &2 &3 is invalid for current config. ?

  The SAP error message PPE8101 indicates that there is an issue with the object dependency for a specific configuration in the SAP Variant Configuration (VC) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to resolve the dependencies for a particular configuration due to invalid or missing data.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Object Dependency: The object dependency defined for the configuration might be incorrect or not applicable for the current configuration settings.
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics required for the object dependency may not be defined or may not have valid values in the current configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration being processed may not meet the criteria set by the object dependencies, leading to an invalid state.
  Changes in Master Data: If there have been recent changes to the master data (like characteristics, classes, or dependencies), it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Dependencies: Review the object dependencies associated with the configuration. Ensure that they are correctly defined and applicable to the current configuration.
  Validate Characteristics: Ensure that all required characteristics are present and have valid values. Check if any mandatory characteristics are missing.
  Review Configuration Settings: Go through the configuration settings to ensure they align with the object dependencies. Make adjustments as necessary.
  Recreate or Adjust Dependencies: If the object dependency is found to be incorrect, consider recreating it or adjusting the existing one to ensure it aligns with the current configuration.
  Check for Recent Changes: If there have been recent changes to the configuration or master data, verify that these changes have not introduced inconsistencies.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration Profile) or CU01 (Create Object Dependency) to analyze and modify the dependencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU01, CU02, CU03 (for creating, changing, and displaying object dependencies), and CU50 (for configuration profiles).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on Variant Configuration and Object Dependencies for detailed guidelines on how to set up and troubleshoot dependencies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message PPE8101.
  Testing: After making changes, test the configuration thoroughly to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the PPE8101 error and implement a solution to resolve it.