How To Fix CRM_BSP_RECOBJ004 - Recent items; no object type could be determined for object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BSP_RECOBJ - Message class for component Recent Objects

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Recent items; no object type could be determined for object &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BSP_RECOBJ004 - Recent items; no object type could be determined for object &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BSP_RECOBJ004 indicates that the system is unable to determine the object type for a specific object when trying to display recent items in the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with Business Server Pages (BSP) or when accessing recent items in the CRM UI.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Object Type Configuration: The object type for the specified object is not defined in the system. This can happen if the object type is not registered or if there are inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The object might exist in the database, but there could be inconsistencies or missing entries in the related tables that define the object type.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object type, leading to the system being unable to retrieve the object type information.
  
  
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the CRM system, they might not be correctly handling the object types, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the object type for the specified object is correctly configured in the system. You can check the configuration in transaction SPRO under the relevant CRM settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to check the database tables related to the object. Ensure that the entries are consistent and that the object type is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object type. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the BSP application to see where the error is occurring. This can help identify if there are any issues in the code that handles object types.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SPRO (Customizing), and SU53 (Authorization Check).
  BSP Applications: Understand how BSP applications work in SAP CRM, as this error is often related to the display of recent items in the UI.
  Object Types in CRM: Review the different object types used in SAP CRM and their configurations to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CRM_BSP_RECOBJ004 error message.