How To Fix /CFG/CTXE_MSG036 - There are no definition record(s) were found to proceed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/CTXE_MSG -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: There are no definition record(s) were found to proceed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/CTXE_MSG036 - There are no definition record(s) were found to proceed. ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/CTXE_MSG036 indicates that there are no definition records found to proceed with a certain operation, typically related to configuration or context management in SAP systems. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a transaction, run a report, or access a specific configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration Records: The most common cause is that the necessary configuration records or definitions have not been created or are missing in the system.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve the records may be incorrect, leading to no records being found.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the configuration records.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing records.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration Records: Verify that the necessary configuration records exist in the relevant tables. You may need to create or maintain these records using the appropriate transaction codes (e.g., SPRO for configuration).
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used in the transaction or report are correct and that they match the existing records.
  Check Authorizations: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the configuration records. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  Transport Validation: If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  Database Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to identify and resolve any data inconsistencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE16 (Data Browser) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs (transaction SM21) and application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration and setup of your SAP environment.