How To Fix SV580 - Invalid predecessor of object & for field-dependence type 'I'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 580

• Message text: Invalid predecessor of object & for field-dependence type 'I'.

What causes this issue?

The predecessor object &V2& was specified for the object &V1& in a
field relationship of type 'I', but only a root object is allowed as
predecessor in this case.

System Response

The View cluster was not activated.

How to fix this error?

A field relationship of type 'I' bequeathes a root object subset field
selection condition which was specified when the
View cluster was called,
to
another View cluster object
which was not directly dependent on this root object.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Specify the root object from which the object &V1& should copy the
initial subset restriction as predecessor.
Example:
A View cluster has two root objects (VIEW1 and VIEW2) which both
contain the company code as a subset field. The company code popup
should only be processed once in this case.
A field relationship of type 'I' is specified in the field dependency
for VIEW2. VIEW1 is entered as predecessor, the field name of the
company code from VIEW1 as predecessor field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SV580 - Invalid predecessor of object & for field-dependence type 'I'. ?

  The SAP error message SV580, which states "Invalid predecessor of object & for field-dependence type 'I'," typically occurs in the context of field dependencies in SAP, particularly when dealing with characteristics and their dependencies in the context of variant configuration or similar scenarios.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The predecessor object (which is expected to be a valid characteristic or object) is not correctly defined or does not exist in the system.
  Field Dependency Issues: There may be a problem with the way field dependencies are set up. This could involve incorrect relationships between characteristics or missing entries in the configuration.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data in the configuration might be inconsistent or corrupted, leading to invalid references.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, there might be missing dependencies or objects that were not transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SV580 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the object in question and verify that all predecessors are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the characteristic or object referenced as a predecessor exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Field Dependencies:
  
  Navigate to the field dependency settings and check for any inconsistencies or errors in the relationships defined.
  Make sure that the dependencies are logically set up and that all required characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the configuration data to identify any inconsistencies or errors.
  Use transaction codes like CU60 (for configuration) to analyze and correct any issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly transported.
  If needed, re-transport the missing objects or manually create them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to field dependencies and variant configuration for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU01 (for creating characteristics), CU02 (for changing characteristics), and CU60 (for configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message, as SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SV580 error in your SAP system.