How To Fix VC083 - Node & is not active or not available for selection date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Node & is not active or not available for selection date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC083 - Node & is not active or not available for selection date ?

  The SAP error message VC083 ("Node & is not active or not available for selection date") typically occurs in the context of variant configuration (VC) when you are trying to select a configuration node that is either not active or not available for the specified selection date. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying a configurable material.
  Causes:
  
  
  Inactive Node: The node you are trying to access is not active in the configuration profile. This can happen if the node has been deactivated or if it is not included in the active configuration.
  
  
  Date Constraints: The node may have date constraints that prevent it from being available for selection on the specified date. This can occur if the node is only valid for certain periods.
  
  
  Configuration Profile Issues: The configuration profile may not be set up correctly, leading to nodes being unavailable.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with