How To Fix ARS_DEP_ATC040 - Object is inconsistent regarding configuration content management (C3).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARS_DEP_ATC - Dependency and Basic Release Checks – ATC Messages

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Object is inconsistent regarding configuration content management (C3).

What causes this issue?

Inconsistencies were detected in a development object which was released
as stable persistence for configuration content (compatibility contract
C3).

System Response

Each released development object is checked regarding its usability as
API for the purpose described in the respective compatibility contract.
Those checks comprise of <ZK>basic checks </>(e.g. a database table to
be released must have delivery class C, E or G), <ZK>dependency checks
</> (e.g. method parameters of a released class must refer to
self-contained or released data types only), and <ZK>domain-specific
checks </>issued by different application components (e.g. a released
CDS view must not contain unsuitable annotations).

How to fix this error?

Read the details of the check message which describe an inconsistency
found in a development object released as API.
Analyze and fix this inconsistency before delivery to customers.
Example
A database table to be released for contract C3 has delivery class 'A'.
<ZK>Check message</>: Delivery class must be C, E or G.
<ZK>Remedy</>: Choose an appropriate delivery class for your database
table.

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.

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