How To Fix VV013 - Activate the configuration first

VV013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VV - Requirements and availability

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Activate the configuration first

What causes this issue?

You have made a selection in the <LS>configuration consumption</> field.
The configuration, however, is not active and not even allowed for this
requirements class.

How to fix this error?

Please activate the configuration or cancel your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VV013 - Activate the configuration first ?

  The SAP error message "VV013 Activate the configuration first" typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP. This error indicates that the configuration for a particular material or product has not been activated, which is necessary before you can use it in transactions or processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Configuration: The configuration for the material has not been activated. This can happen if the configuration settings were created but not yet activated.
  Missing Dependencies: There may be dependencies or prerequisites that have not been fulfilled, preventing the configuration from being activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration Settings: There may be errors or inconsistencies in the configuration settings that prevent activation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the material in question.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  Activate the configuration by using the appropriate transaction (e.g., CU50 for configuration simulation).
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Review the configuration dependencies