How To Fix CU033 - Local dependencies cannot be maintained centrally

CU033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Local dependencies cannot be maintained centrally

What causes this issue?

You have entered a dependency name which consists of only figures. This
is not allowed, as the name of a dependency must contain at least one
character which is not a figure.
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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?

Change the name of the dependency so that the name contains at least
one alphanumeric character.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU033 - Local dependencies cannot be maintained centrally ?

  The SAP error message CU033, which states "Local dependencies cannot be maintained centrally," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Classification and Variant Configuration (VC) functionalities. This error indicates that there are local dependencies defined in a configuration profile that cannot be managed or maintained through the central system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Local Dependencies: The error arises when there are local dependencies (dependencies that are specific to a particular configuration profile) that are not allowed to be maintained centrally. This can happen if the configuration profile is set up in a way that restricts central management.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in such a way that it does not allow certain types of dependencies to be maintained centrally.
  Transport Issues: If you are trying to transport configuration data from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the dependencies are defined locally, this error may occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependency Type: Review the dependencies defined