How To Fix CM_SUB036 - Use Customizing Activity '&1' under '&2'

CM_SUB036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB - Substance (general)

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Use Customizing Activity '&1' under '&2'

What causes this issue?

You want to use an old transaction that is no longer maintained.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Instead, use the maintenance dialog for Customizing activity '
&V1&' under '&V2&'.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CM_SUB036 - Details

• The SAP error message CM_SUB036 typically indicates that there is a configuration issue related to a specific customizing activity in the SAP system. This message is often encountered when a user attempts to perform an action that requires certain settings or configurations to be in place, but those settings have not been properly defined or activated.
  
  Cause:
  The error message CM_SUB036 is triggered when:
  
  A required customizing activity has not been completed.
  The necessary configuration settings for a specific module or functionality are missing or incomplete.
  The user is trying to access a feature or function that relies on a customizing activity that has not been executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CM_SUB036 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Customizing Activity: The error message will specify the customizing activity (&1) and the related area (&2). Take note of these details.
  
  
  Access the Customizing Transaction:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG (Implementation