How To Fix /CFG/MIGRATION178 - Activity &1 content class and usage couldn't be determined: &2

/CFG/MIGRATION178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/MIGRATION -

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Activity &1 content class and usage couldn't be determined: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/MIGRATION178 - Activity &1 content class and usage couldn't be determined: &2 ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/MIGRATION178 indicates that the system is unable to determine the content class and usage for a specific activity. This error typically arises during the migration or configuration of content management or document management systems within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The content class or usage might not be properly configured in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the content class or usage, possibly due to previous migrations or changes.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they might not align with the standard configurations.
  Transport Issues: If the content class or usage was transported from another system, it might not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for content management and verify that the content class and usage are defined correctly.
  Use transaction codes like OAC0 (for content classes) and OAC2 (for content usage) to check