Diagnosis
The syntax check found errors in the condition. Please note that, as arule, keys (names of characteristics, classes, tables, and functions)containing hyphens (-) can only be used in dependencies if precededwith the expression SKEY and entered in quote marks, for example:
SKEY 'EXT-COLOR'
Also, changes to master data that are made in parallel to objectdependency maintenance are not always recognized due to buffering ofdata.

System Response
The cursor marks the place where the error occurs. You may have a listof detailed causes of errors to choose from.

Procedure
Check your entry and correct the error. You have the following optionsfor analyzing and correcting the error:

• If you cannot see immediately what is wrong, choose Details to
see a detailed message. The cursor marks the error in your source codeand, if required, you can also look at the long text of the detailedmessage for further information. If the detailed message does not applyto your error, you can repeat this check function, selecting adifferent detailed message.

• If changes to master data that are made in parallel to object
dependency maintenance are not recognized, start the maintenancefunction again.

• For actions or procedures, check whether the object variable $SELF is
entered for characteristics whose values you want to infer

• You can still save your dependency if the syntax is incorrect. The
status of the dependency is then set to locked, and thedependency cannot be used in configuration.