How To Fix PPECSIM014 - There is no object dependency for the selected object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPECSIM - Messages in the Context of the Configuration Simulation

• Message number: 014

• Message text: There is no object dependency for the selected object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPECSIM014 - There is no object dependency for the selected object ?

  The SAP error message PPECSIM014 ("There is no object dependency for the selected object") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Control (PP) module, particularly when dealing with configurable materials and object dependencies in the context of variant configuration.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Missing Object Dependency: The selected configurable material does not have any associated object dependencies defined in the system. Object dependencies are rules that determine how characteristics of a configurable product relate to each other.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the material may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of necessary dependencies.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the configurable material, such as missing characteristics or values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPECSIM014 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Dependencies:
  
  Go to the transaction code CU02 (Change Object Dependency) or CU01 (Create Object Dependency) to check if the object dependencies for the material are defined.
  Ensure that the object dependencies are correctly assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Review Material Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display Material) to check the configuration of the material.
  Verify that the characteristics and values are correctly defined and that they align with the object dependencies.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Object Dependencies:
  
  If no object dependencies exist, you may need to create them. This involves defining the characteristics and their relationships.
  If dependencies exist but are incorrect, modify them as necessary.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all necessary characteristics are defined in the material master and that they are correctly linked to the object dependencies.
  Check for any missing or incorrect entries in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to variant configuration and object dependencies for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU01: Create Object Dependency
  CU02: Change Object Dependency
  CU03: Display Object Dependency
  CS01: Create Material BOM
  CS02: Change Material BOM
  CS03: Display Material BOM
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PPECSIM014 error in your SAP system.