How To Fix /CFG/WEBGUI_MSG004 - Configuration Entity does not exist

/CFG/WEBGUI_MSG004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/WEBGUI_MSG -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Configuration Entity does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/WEBGUI_MSG004 - Configuration Entity does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/WEBGUI_MSG004 Configuration Entity does not exist typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific configuration entity that is required for the Web GUI (Web-based Graphical User Interface) to function properly. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when accessing SAP applications through a web browser.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The configuration entity that the Web GUI is trying to access may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect URL: The URL used to access the Web GUI may be incorrect or may not point to a valid configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the configuration entity.
  System Issues: There may be issues with the SAP system itself, such as inconsistencies in the configuration or problems with the transport of configuration settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the required configuration entity exists in the system. You can do this by navigating