How To Fix VC2OD_BO032 - Depend. status 'in preparation' not defined in Customiz. of backend syst.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Depend. status 'in preparation' not defined in Customiz. of backend syst.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC2OD_BO032 - Depend. status 'in preparation' not defined in Customiz. of backend syst. ?

  The SAP error message VC2OD_BO032 indicates that there is an issue with the dependency status in the backend system, specifically that the status 'in preparation' is not defined in the customization settings. This error typically arises in the context of variant configuration or when working with configurable materials in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customization: The status 'in preparation' has not been defined in the backend system's configuration settings. This can happen if the status was expected to be available but was not set up correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a mismatch between the expected statuses in the frontend and those defined in the backend.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport may not have included the necessary status definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customization Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to the relevant area for variant configuration, typically under:
  
  Logistics > General > Variant Configuration > Define Dependency Statuses.
  
  
  Ensure that the status 'in preparation' is defined. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Define the Status:
  
  If the status is missing, you can create it by following the steps in the customization menu. Make sure to provide all necessary details for the status.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included. If not, you may need to re-transport the missing configurations.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest support packages and notes, as there may be fixes or updates related to this issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to variant configuration and dependency statuses for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU01 (Create Configuration Profile), CU02 (Change Configuration Profile), and CU03 (Display Configuration Profile) for managing variant configurations.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to VC2OD_BO032 for any specific patches or updates that may address this error.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message VC2OD_BO032 and ensure that the dependency status 'in preparation' is correctly defined in your SAP backend system.