How To Fix VEC02121 - Selection &1 is inactive. It cannot be assigned.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VEC02 - Validation Engine - DRR

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Selection &1 is inactive. It cannot be assigned.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VEC02121 - Selection &1 is inactive. It cannot be assigned. ?

  The SAP error message VEC02121, which states "Selection &1 is inactive. It cannot be assigned," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with selection conditions in the context of sales orders, production orders, or other configuration-related processes.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the selection condition or selection variant you are trying to use is currently inactive. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Inactive Selection Condition: The selection condition or variant has been marked as inactive in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings that prevent the selection from being active.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the selection condition.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Selection Condition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., CU01 for configuration profiles) and check the status of the selection condition or variant.
  Ensure that it is marked as active. If it is inactive, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate the Selection Condition:
  
  If you find that the selection condition is inactive, you can activate it by navigating to the appropriate configuration area and changing its status to active.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that all related configuration settings are correctly set up. This includes checking dependencies, classes, and characteristics associated with the selection condition.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the selection condition. If not, you may need to adjust the user's roles or permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to activate the selection condition or if there are specific steps required for your version of SAP, consult the SAP documentation or help resources.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  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).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to Variant Configuration and selection conditions in SAP to better understand how they work.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VEC02121 error and successfully assign the selection condition.