How To Fix /CFG/CTXE_MSG017 - Object is defined in context &1, cannot undefine it in req. context &2.

/CFG/CTXE_MSG017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/CTXE_MSG -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Object is defined in context &1, cannot undefine it in req. context &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/CTXE_MSG017 - Object is defined in context &1, cannot undefine it in req. context &2. ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/CTXE_MSG017 indicates that there is an attempt to undefine an object in a context where it is not defined. This typically occurs in the context of configuration management, particularly when dealing with contexts and objects in SAP's Customizing or Configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  An object (like a configuration setting, parameter, or similar) is defined in one context (let's say context &1) but you are trying to undefine or remove it in a different context (context &2).
  The system does not allow you to undefine an object in a context where it is not originally defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Context Definitions:
  
  Verify the contexts involved. Ensure that you are trying to undefine the object in the correct context where it was originally defined.
  
  
  
  Review Object Definitions:
  
  Look at the object you are trying to undefine. Confirm its definition and the context it belongs to. You can