How To Fix VC2OD_BO003 - Dependency marked for deletion; use change mode to reactivate it

VC2OD_BO003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC2OD_BO - Message Class for Object Dependency BO

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Dependency marked for deletion; use change mode to reactivate it

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC2OD_BO003 - Dependency marked for deletion; use change mode to reactivate it ?

  The SAP error message "VC2OD_BO003 Dependency marked for deletion; use change mode to reactivate it" typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC). This message indicates that a dependency (which can be a constraint, procedure, or any other type of logic that governs the behavior of configurable products) has been marked for deletion and is not currently active.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependency Marked for Deletion: The dependency in question has been flagged for deletion, which means it is no longer active in the system. This can happen if a user has previously marked it for deletion but has not yet permanently deleted it.
  Change Mode Not Activated: The system is likely in display mode, and you cannot reactivate or modify dependencies unless you are in change mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Switch to Change Mode:
  
  Navigate to the transaction where the dependency is defined (e.g., CU01 for creating dependencies).
  Switch from display mode to