How To Fix VSCE388 - Error in SCREEN_DEP: dependency &1, characteristic &2, cause &3

VSCE388 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCE - Messages for SCE

• Message number: 388

• Message text: Error in SCREEN_DEP: dependency &1, characteristic &2, cause &3

What causes this issue?

The specified dependency contains an invalid derivation for a SCREEN_DEP
object characteristic.
The following are possible causes of the error:
1: The specified characteristic should be assigned to the SCREEN_DEP
object characteristic, but is not recognized in the knowledge base
2: The assignment does not contain simple constants on the right side
with the name of the characteristic, but rather a more complex
expression (variable or function) - the IPC does not support this
syntax.

System Response

Generation of the runtime version is terminated.

How to fix this error?

To 1: Remove the erroneous or redundant instruction from the dependency.
To 2: Remove or deactivate the dependency to generate the runtime
version.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCE388 - Error in SCREEN_DEP: dependency &1, characteristic &2, cause &3 ?

  The SAP error message VSCE388 typically relates to issues in the context of variant configuration (VC) in SAP. This error indicates that there is a problem with the dependencies defined for a configurable material. The message breaks down as follows:
  
  Dependency &1: This refers to the specific dependency that is causing the error.
  Characteristic &2: This indicates the characteristic that is involved in the error.
  Cause &3: This provides additional information about the cause of the error.
  
  Causes
  The error can arise from several potential issues, including:
  
  Incorrect Dependency Logic: The logic defined in the dependency may not be valid or may not be able to resolve correctly based on the current configuration of the product.
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristic referenced in the error may not be defined or may not have a value assigned in the current configuration.
  Circular Dependencies: There may be circular references in the dependencies that prevent the system from resolving them correctly.
  Inconsistent Data: