How To Fix PPEVS000 - Characteristic &1 is still used in the object dependency for &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEVS - Message of the variance scheme connection (VS) in iPPE

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is still used in the object dependency for &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEVS000 - Characteristic &1 is still used in the object dependency for &2 ?

  The SAP error message PPEVS000 indicates that a characteristic (denoted as &1) is still being used in an object dependency for a specific object (denoted as &2). This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration, where characteristics are used to define the properties and options of configurable products.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete or modify a characteristic that is still referenced in an object dependency (such as a class, variant, or configuration profile). Object dependencies are rules that determine how characteristics interact with each other and how they affect the configuration of a product.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Object Dependency: 
  
  Use transaction codes like CU01 (for object dependencies) or CU02 (to change object dependencies) to find the specific object dependency that is using the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Modify or Remove the Dependency:
  
  If you need to delete the characteristic, you must first modify or remove it from all object dependencies where it is being used. 
  Open the relevant object dependency and check for any references to the characteristic. You can either remove the references or adjust the logic as needed.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is not used in other object dependencies or configurations. You may need to check multiple dependencies if the characteristic is widely used.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Change:
  
  Once you have removed the characteristic from all dependencies, you can proceed with your intended changes (deleting or modifying the characteristic).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, it’s a good practice to test the configuration to ensure that everything works as expected and that the object dependencies are functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CU01 - Create Object Dependency
  CU02 - Change Object Dependency
  CU03 - Display Object Dependency
  CT04 - Maintain Characteristics
  CL02 - Change Class
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on variant configuration and object dependencies to understand how characteristics and dependencies interact.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in variant configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PPEVS000 error and successfully manage your characteristics and object dependencies in SAP.