How To Fix PPEENGBAPI006 - Object dependency &1 is not defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENGBAPI - Messages for BAPIs in iPPE (Not Application-Specific)

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Object dependency &1 is not defined in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENGBAPI006 - Object dependency &1 is not defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message PPEENGBAPI006 indicates that an object dependency (typically a variant or a configuration dependency) is not defined in the Customizing settings for the Product Configuration in SAP. This error usually occurs when you are trying to create or process a configurable product, and the system cannot find the necessary object dependency that is required for the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Object Dependency: The specific object dependency referenced in the error message is not defined in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The dependency was never created.
  The dependency was deleted or not transported correctly.
  The dependency is not assigned to the correct configuration profile or material.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration Profile: The configuration profile assigned to the material may not include the necessary dependencies.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the object dependency was created in a development environment and not properly transported to the production environment, it may not exist in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Dependency:
  
  Go to the transaction code CU60 (for object dependencies) and check if the object dependency exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Assign Object Dependency:
  
  Ensure that the object dependency is correctly assigned to the configuration profile of the material. You can check this in the material master (transaction code MM02) under the configuration tab.
  
  
  
  Transport the Dependency:
  
  If the dependency exists in the development environment but not in production, ensure that it is included in a transport request and that the transport has been successfully imported into the production environment.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Profile:
  
  Verify that the configuration profile assigned to the material includes all necessary dependencies. You can do this in the configuration profile settings (transaction code CU41).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to object dependencies and product configuration for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU60: Object Dependency Maintenance
  CU41: Configuration Profile Maintenance
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  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 the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.