How To Fix IMG_CONS040 - Client-Specific and Cross-Client Objects in Piece List

IMG_CONS040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IMG_CONS - Messages for IMG_CONS Checkman

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Client-Specific and Cross-Client Objects in Piece List

&WHAT_FOR&
The piece list contains both client-specific and cross-client entries.

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

INCLUDE BC_IMG_CONS_AT_01 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE BC_IMG_CONS_AT_05 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
The piece list can contain both client-specific and cross-client entries
if one or more tables in the piece list have been subsequently changed
in the Dictionary, so that a key field with the data element 'mandt' has
either been inserted or deleted.
The piece list of a customizing object must not contain both
client-specific and cross-client entries at the same time. You must
change either the Dictionary definition or the piece list.
INCLUDE BC_IMG_CONS_AT_02 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
&HOW_DOES_IT_WORK&
This check determines whether the client-dependency of the entries in
the piece list in SOBJ is consistent, by checking the DDIC objects for
the presence of a key field with the data element 'mandt'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IMG_CONS040 - Details

• The SAP error message IMG_CONS040 typically relates to issues with client-specific and cross-client objects in the context of the Implementation Guide (IMG) or when working with configuration settings in SAP. This error can occur when there is a conflict or inconsistency in the configuration settings that are either client-specific or intended to be cross-client.
  
  Cause:
  
  Client-Specific vs. Cross-Client Objects: The error arises when there is an attempt to use or reference a client-specific object in a context where a cross-client object is expected, or vice versa.
  Inconsistent Configuration: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings across different clients, leading to conflicts.
  Transport Issues: If changes have been transported between clients, there may be issues with the transport of client-specific settings.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify certain client-specific or cross-client settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the IMG to ensure that client-specific and