How To Fix VCH_HL_DEP_TRACE079 - Skipped Dependency &1: characteristic &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Skipped Dependency &1: characteristic &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VCH_HL_DEP_TRACE079 - Skipped Dependency &1: characteristic &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message VCH_HL_DEP_TRACE079 indicates that there is a problem with a dependency in the context of characteristics in SAP. Specifically, the message states that a certain characteristic (denoted as &2) does not exist, which is causing the dependency (denoted as &1) to be skipped.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic: The primary cause of this error is that the characteristic referenced in the dependency does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The characteristic was deleted or not created.
  There is a typo in the characteristic name.
  The characteristic is not activated or is in a different status.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The dependency might be incorrectly configured, pointing to a characteristic that is not relevant or not defined in the context of the current configuration.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there might have been issues during the transport that led to missing characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., CT04 for characteristics) and verify if the characteristic exists.
  Ensure that the characteristic is active and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Dependency Configuration:
  
  Review the dependency configuration (using transaction CU01 or CU02) to ensure that it correctly references existing characteristics.
  If there are typos or incorrect references, correct them.
  
  
  
  Recreate Missing Characteristics:
  
  If the characteristic is indeed missing, you may need to recreate it in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the characteristic is missing.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific configuration or dependencies you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristics
  CU01/CU02: Create/Change Dependencies
  CT03: Display Characteristics
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the dependency evaluation process to identify where the failure occurs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.