How To Fix CU002 - Dependency & does not exist

CU002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Dependency & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You are trying to change or display a dependency or to link an object
to a dependency. However, the dependency you entered does not yet
exist.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry for typographical errors and enter another dependency
if appropriate.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU002 - Dependency & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CU002, which states "Dependency & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of configuration management, particularly when dealing with the Configuration Management System (CMS) or when working with variant configuration in SAP. This error indicates that there is a missing dependency for a configuration object, such as a characteristic or a class.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Dependency: The most common cause is that the system is trying to access a dependency (like a characteristic or class) that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration might be set up incorrectly, leading to references to non-existent dependencies.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the dependencies may not have been transported correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as deleted or inactive characteristics or classes that are still referenced in the configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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