How To Fix PPEVS001 - Some characteristics are still used in the object dependency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Some characteristics are still used in the object dependency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEVS001 - Some characteristics are still used in the object dependency ?

  The SAP error message PPEVS001 indicates that there are characteristics in an object dependency that are still being used, which prevents the deletion or modification of that dependency. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration, where characteristics are defined for configurable materials.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete or modify an object dependency (like a class, characteristic, or dependency) that is still referenced by other objects. This can happen if:
  
  The characteristic is still assigned to a class or a configurable material.
  The characteristic is part of a selection condition or a constraint in an object dependency.
  There are existing dependencies that utilize the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPEVS001 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like CU60 (Display Object Dependencies) or CU62 (Display Characteristics) to check where the characteristic is being used.
  Look for any object dependencies that reference the characteristic in question.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If the characteristic is used in any object dependencies, you will need to remove those references first. This may involve editing the object dependencies to eliminate the use of the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Class Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is not assigned to any classes or materials. You can check this in the class management transactions (like CL02 for class display).
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify:
  
  Once all references to the characteristic have been removed, you should be able to delete or modify the object dependency without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes are included in the appropriate transport requests for movement to production.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU01 - Create Object Dependency
  CU02 - Change Object Dependency
  CU03 - Display Object Dependency
  CL02 - Change Class
  CL03 - Display Class
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Variant Configuration and Object Dependencies for more detailed information on managing characteristics and dependencies.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review and clean up unused characteristics and dependencies to avoid such errors in the future.
  Maintain proper documentation of object dependencies and their relationships to facilitate easier troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PPEVS001 error and manage your object dependencies effectively.