How To Fix CMT2171 - No configuration definition available to start the folder overview

CMT2171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMT2 - Add-On Version: Message Class in CM Environment

• Message number: 171

• Message text: No configuration definition available to start the folder overview

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMT2171 - No configuration definition available to start the folder overview ?

  The SAP error message CMT2171, which states "No configuration definition available to start the folder overview," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Configuration Management Tool (CMT) or when dealing with configuration-related functionalities in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid configuration definition for the folder or object you are trying to access.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration Definition: The most common cause is that the configuration definition for the specific folder or object is missing or has not been created.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the configuration definitions.
  Incorrect Folder Path: The folder path or object you are trying to access may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the system configuration or setup that prevent the retrieval of the configuration definitions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration Definitions:
  
  Verify that the configuration definition exists for the folder