How To Fix VC2OD_BO012 - Dependency not changeable as customer syntax is active

VC2OD_BO012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Dependency not changeable as customer syntax is active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC2OD_BO012 - Dependency not changeable as customer syntax is active ?

  The SAP error message VC2OD_BO012, which states "Dependency not changeable as customer syntax is active," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP. This error indicates that you are trying to modify a dependency (such as a constraint or a rule) that is currently locked because a customer-specific syntax is active.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Customer Syntax: The error arises when there is a customer-specific syntax (custom coding or modifications) that is currently active in the system. This prevents changes to the standard dependencies.
  Dependency Locking: The system locks certain dependencies to ensure that the integrity of the configuration is maintained when custom logic is in place.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Syntax:
  
  Go to the transaction code CU01 (for creating or changing dependencies) or CU02 (for displaying dependencies).
  Check if there are any active customer-specific syntaxes that are preventing changes.
  
  
  
  Deactivate Customer Syntax:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can deactivate