How To Fix CU010 - Dependency does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Dependency does not exist

What causes this issue?

No dependency elements have yet been defined in the editor for this
dependency.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please enter a dependency element for this dependency.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU010 - Dependency does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CU010, which states "Dependency does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's configuration management, particularly when dealing with the configuration of materials or products in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a missing dependency in the configuration profile or that the system cannot find a required object or relationship.
  Causes of CU010 Error
  
  
  Missing Dependencies: The most common cause is that the configuration profile is referencing a dependency that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may be incorrect, leading to the system being unable to resolve the dependencies.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing dependencies.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that lead to the error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain dependencies.
  
  
  Solutions to CU010 Error
  
  
  Check Configuration Profile: Review the configuration profile to ensure that all dependencies are correctly defined and exist in the system.
  
  
  Define Missing Dependencies: If you identify that a dependency is missing, you will need to create it in the system. This may involve defining characteristics, classes, or other related objects.
  
  
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the configuration data to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the required dependencies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to configuration management for additional guidance on resolving dependency issues.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the CU010 error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU50 (Configuration Profile) and CU01 (Create Configuration Profile) to manage and troubleshoot configuration settings.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the CU010 error in your SAP system.