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Message type: E = Error
Message class: VC2OD_BO - Message Class for Object Dependency BO
Message number: 031
Message text: Dependency status 'locked' not defined in Customizing of backend system
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VC2OD_BO031
- Dependency status 'locked' not defined in Customizing of backend system ?The SAP error message VC2OD_BO031, which indicates that the dependency status 'locked' is not defined in the Customizing of the backend system, typically arises in the context of variant configuration. This error suggests that there is a missing configuration related to the status of dependencies in the variant configuration settings.
Cause:
- Missing Customizing Entry: The status 'locked' for dependencies has not been defined in the Customizing settings of the backend system. This can happen if the system was not properly configured or if certain settings were not migrated or imported correctly.
- Incorrect Configuration: There may be an inconsistency in the configuration settings related to the variant configuration, particularly in the status management of dependencies.
- Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the transport might not have included all necessary settings.
Solution:
To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
Check Customizing Settings:
- Go to the transaction code
SPRO
(SAP Project Reference Object).- Navigate to the following path:
SAP Customizing Implementation Guide -> Logistics -> General -> Variant Configuration -> Dependencies -> Define Dependency Statuses
- Check if the status 'locked' is defined. If it is not, you will need to create it.
Define the Status:
- If the status 'locked' is missing, you can create it by selecting the option to add a new status.
- Ensure that you provide the necessary attributes and descriptions for the status.
Transport Requests:
- If the configuration was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included.
- If needed, re-transport the relevant customizing settings.
Check for Notes and Updates:
- Sometimes, SAP releases notes that address specific issues. Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message or variant configuration.
Testing:
- After making the changes, test the variant configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
Related Information:
CU01
(Create Configuration Profile), CU02
(Change Configuration Profile), and CU03
(Display Configuration Profile) for managing variant configuration.By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VC2OD_BO031 error and ensure that your variant configuration is functioning correctly.
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