How To Fix VCH_HL_DEP_TRACE061 - Inconsistency by contradiction on &1: excluded and mandatory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_HL_DEP_TRACE - VCH Trace: High level messages in Dependency Trace

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Inconsistency by contradiction on &1: excluded and mandatory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_DEP_TRACE061 - Inconsistency by contradiction on &1: excluded and mandatory ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_DEP_TRACE061 indicates an inconsistency in the handling of dependencies in the system. Specifically, it points to a situation where a certain condition is both excluded and marked as mandatory, leading to a contradiction. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with dependencies in product models.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A dependency is defined in such a way that it requires a certain characteristic to be present (mandatory), while at the same time, another dependency or configuration setting excludes that same characteristic.
  This can happen due to conflicting rules or settings in the configuration of the product model, where the logic of the dependencies is not aligned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Dependencies: Check the dependencies defined for the product model in question. Look for any rules that might be conflicting, particularly those that involve the characteristic mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  Check Characteristics: Identify the characteristic that is both marked as mandatory and excluded. Review the configuration settings to ensure that there are no contradictions.
  
  
  Modify Rules: Adjust the rules or dependencies to eliminate the contradiction. This may involve:
  
  Changing the mandatory requirement to an optional one.
  Removing the exclusion if it is not necessary.
  Rewriting the logic of the dependencies to ensure they are consistent.
  
  
  
  Test Configuration: After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the product can be configured as expected.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to adjust the dependencies, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a colleague who has experience with variant configuration.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration Profile) or CU01 (Create Dependency) to review and modify the dependencies.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling dependency issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training: Consider additional training on variant configuration and dependencies if this is a recurring issue in your work.
  
  By carefully reviewing and adjusting the dependencies, you should be able to resolve the inconsistency indicated by the error message VCH_HL_DEP_TRACE061.