How To Fix /CFG/FTI_TECH_ERROR018 - Could not create entity type and set for BCO '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/FTI_TECH_ERROR -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Could not create entity type and set for BCO '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/FTI_TECH_ERROR018 - Could not create entity type and set for BCO '&1' ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/FTI_TECH_ERROR018 indicates that there was an issue creating an entity type and set for a Business Configuration Object (BCO). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Flexible Configuration Management or similar configuration scenarios.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The BCO might not be properly configured or might be missing required parameters.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the entity type.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or inconsistencies in the system.
  Incorrect Data: The data being used to create the entity type may be incorrect or incomplete.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the version of SAP you are using that affect the creation of entity types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the BCO in question. Ensure that all required fields and parameters are correctly set.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user