How To Fix PVS0C311 - The 'hide' indicator cannot be set for relationship &1/&2

PVS0C311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PVS0C - Customizing Product Variant Structure (PVS)

• Message number: 311

• Message text: The 'hide' indicator cannot be set for relationship &1/&2

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PVS0C311 - The 'hide' indicator cannot be set for relationship &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message PVS0C311, which states "The 'hide' indicator cannot be set for relationship &1/&2," typically occurs in the context of maintaining relationships in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with object relationships in the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to set the 'hide' indicator for a relationship that is not allowed to be hidden. The specific relationship type (indicated by &1 and &2 in the error message) may have restrictions that prevent it from being hidden. This can happen due to:
  
  System Configuration: Certain relationships are configured in the system to always be visible for integrity or business logic reasons.
  Data Integrity: Hiding a relationship may violate data integrity rules or business processes defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to modify the relationship settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Relationship