diff --git a/samples/boards/nrf/system_off/Kconfig b/samples/boards/nrf/system_off/Kconfig
index cf7923f59c1..b85b0124de1 100644
--- a/samples/boards/nrf/system_off/Kconfig
+++ b/samples/boards/nrf/system_off/Kconfig
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ mainmenu "Nordic SYSTEM_OFF demo"
 
 config APP_RETENTION
 	bool "State retention in system off"
-	depends on SOC_COMPATIBLE_NRF52X
+	depends on SOC_COMPATIBLE_NRF52X && CRC
 	help
 	  On some Nordic chips this application supports retaining
 	  memory while in system off.  Select this to enable the