How To Fix CU040 - Rules and constraints can only be maintained from the dependency net

CU040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Rules and constraints can only be maintained from the dependency net

What causes this issue?

Constraints cannot be maintained globally as individual dependencies.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please use dependency net maintenance functions to create an individual
constraint by maintaining a constraint net.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU040 - Rules and constraints can only be maintained from the dependency net ?

  The SAP error message CU040, which states "Rules and constraints can only be maintained from the dependency net," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration (VC) in SAP. This error indicates that you are trying to maintain rules or constraints in a way that is not allowed by the system, specifically outside of the dependency net.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Maintenance Location: The error usually arises when you attempt to create or modify rules or constraints directly in the object (like a material or class) instead of through the dependency net.
  Dependency Net Not Open: You may not have the dependency net open for the specific configuration object you are trying to work with.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain rules and constraints.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Access the Dependency Net: 
  
  To resolve this error, you need to access the dependency net for the specific configuration object. You can do this by navigating