How To Fix CMS_RE106 - External object type does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_RE - Message class for CMS Real Estate Add On

• Message number: 106

• Message text: External object type does not exist

What causes this issue?

The system failed to locate the corresponding external object type for
an object type in the system. The external object type is used to
transfer data to participating application.

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

System Response

New/Changed data is not updated in the participating application.

How to fix this error?

Maintain corresponding external object types for each object type in
the Implementation Guide activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CMS_RE_APPL>Participating Applications</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_RE106 - External object type does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CMS_RE106: External object type does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP's Content Management System (CMS) or when dealing with external content objects in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified external object type, which could be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The specified external object type may not be defined in the system. This could happen if the object type was deleted or never created.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the CMS settings or in the repository where the external object types are defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the external object type.
  Transport Issues: If the object type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Typographical Errors: There could be a typo in the object type name when it is being referenced.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Object Type Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., CMS_ADMIN) and check if the external object type is defined.
  If it is missing, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the CMS configuration is correct and that all necessary settings for external object types are properly configured.
  Check the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the external object type. You may need to consult with your security team to ensure proper roles and permissions are assigned.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the object type was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the spelling of the external object type in your code or configuration to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing external object types in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the CMS_RE106 error. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Review system 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, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.