ERROR [1006]: SELF DEPENDENCY FOUND IN MULTIPOINT CONSTRAINT DEFINITION FOR # (NODEID/DOFTYPE) 

Cause

This error is generated when dependent (constraint) DOFs in an MPC (Multi-Point Constraint) or rigid body element is defined to ultimately become dependent on itself again through recursive definition.

Analysis Type 

All types of analyses

Related Menu

Mesh >> Element >> Create >> Other >> Rigid Link...
 

Analysis >> Boundary >> Constraint Equation...

Remedy

Since the constraint equations (MPC) or rigid body elements have been incorrectly defined, check the dependency relationships between DOFs.  If the dependency relationships are complex, utilize the rigid body analysis (static/dynamic) using connector elements.