For Americans, this is an odd topic and never made clear. So I'll draw the dividing line.
The CSU (the Bavarian 'sister-party' of the CDU) was originally the Bavarian People's Party, and broke off in 1918...from the national party. The chief reason? Some of this goes to a Catholic standing on politics (a big deal in Bavaria), and a more general conservatives view of politics from the state of Bavaria.
From 1945 on, the party has been active.
In general rules....the CDU can campaign in 15 German states. They can't run anything in Bavaria. In turn, the CSU is limited to Bavaria and can't campaign in any of the other 15 states. A law? NO....it's just an understanding.
A couple of years ago, disenchantment with Chancellor Merkel led to a discussion about the idea of the CSU proceeding out of Bavaria. That in turn....brought up the topic that the CDU might 'roll' into Bavaria and possible take voters there. After that stand-down....the topic was dropped.
Currently? It's obvious that the two parties are fairly divided and marginally holding to some 'truce'.
Could the CSU Party unhook themselves from the national folks (CDU)? Yes. An example could be the Green Party winning, and a coalition government deal is worked out with the CDU folks, but requiring the CSU in the situation. The CSU could say 'no', and walk away.
Does Laschet have anything to offer Soder or the Bavarians? No. That's the amusing part of the story. If Laschet can't win the election for the CDU.....he has almost nothing to offer.
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