How To Fix VC709 - You have created too many levels (a maximum of 9 levels is allowed)

VC709 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 709

• Message text: You have created too many levels (a maximum of 9 levels is allowed)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC709 - You have created too many levels (a maximum of 9 levels is allowed) ?

  The SAP error message VC709 indicates that you have exceeded the maximum allowed levels in a variant configuration hierarchy. In SAP, variant configuration allows for the creation of configurable products with multiple characteristics and options. However, there is a limit to how deep the hierarchy can go, which is set to a maximum of 9 levels.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create or modify a configuration that has more than 9 levels of characteristics or dependencies. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a complex product with too many nested characteristics.
  You have inadvertently created a configuration that exceeds the allowed depth due to the way characteristics are structured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VC709 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Configuration Structure: Analyze the configuration model to identify where the excessive levels are being created. Look for nested characteristics or dependencies that can be simplified.
  
  
  Flatten the Hierarchy: Try to