How To Fix /ASU/GENERAL008 - ASU Content Version &1 (ASU Application &2) not found on database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ASU/GENERAL -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: ASU Content Version &1 (ASU Application &2) not found on database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ASU/GENERAL008 - ASU Content Version &1 (ASU Application &2) not found on database ?

  The SAP error message /ASU/GENERAL008 indicates that a specific content version for an ASU (Application Support Unit) application is not found in the database. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Application Support Unit framework, which is used for managing and deploying application content.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Content Version: The specified content version (&1) for the application (&2) does not exist in the database. This could be due to:
  
  The content version was never created or imported.
  The content version was deleted or not properly activated.
  There is a mismatch in the version number or application name.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the ASU setup that prevent the system from recognizing the content version.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the content version was supposed to be transported from another system, the transport might not have been executed successfully.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Content Version: Verify that the content version exists in the database. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant ASU application in the SAP GUI.
  Checking the content version list to see if the specified version is present.
  
  
  
  Create or Import Content Version: If the content version is missing:
  
  Create the content version if it has not been created yet.
  If it should have been imported, ensure that the import process was completed successfully.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: If the content version was supposed to be transported:
  
  Check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful.
  Re-import the transport request if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the ASU application to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the ASU framework for any specific instructions or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  ASU Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the ASU framework to understand how content versions are managed and any prerequisites for their existence.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.