How To Fix VC2OD_SP023 - Template dependency &1 has not status "released"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC2OD_SP - VC Dependency Editor Messages from SP level

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Template dependency &1 has not status "released"

What causes this issue?

You want to create a new dependency with a template dependency that does
not have the status "released".

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The template dependency "&V1&" may not yet be finished, or may contain
errors. Check whether you really want to use this dependency as a
template.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC2OD_SP023 - Template dependency &1 has not status "released" ?

  The SAP error message VC2OD_SP023 indicates that a template dependency in the SAP Variant Configuration (VC) system is not in a "released" status. This typically occurs when you are trying to use a configuration profile or a variant that relies on a template that has not been properly released for use in production or further processing.
  Cause:
  
  Template Not Released: The most common cause is that the template dependency referenced in the error message has not been released. In SAP, templates must be in a "released" state to be used in configurations.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the template may still be in development and not yet moved to a production or released state.
  Transport Issues: If the template was recently transported from another system, it may not have been released in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Template:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (usually CU50 for configuration profiles or CU01 for templates).
  Find the template dependency mentioned in the error message.
  Check its status and release it if it is not already released. This typically involves changing the status from "in development" to "released."
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependencies of the template are also released. Sometimes, a template may depend on other templates or objects that also need to be released.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the template was transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the template or manually release it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps related to your version of SAP and the configuration you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to the VC2OD_SP023 error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU50, CU01, and CU02 for managing configuration profiles and templates.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Variant Configuration and template management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VC2OD_SP023 error and ensure that your template dependencies are properly set up for use in your SAP environment.