How To Fix CRMOST174 - Short name of object &1 could not be determined; generation stops

CRMOST174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRMOST - Messages for Customer Management Open Services Tool

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Short name of object &1 could not be determined; generation stops

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRMOST174 - Short name of object &1 could not be determined; generation stops ?

  The SAP error message CRMOST174 indicates that the system is unable to determine the short name of an object during the generation process, which leads to the generation stopping. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when working with business objects, particularly when trying to generate or modify certain components.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Object Definition: The object for which the short name is being requested may not be defined correctly in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration related to the object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object or its definitions.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system, there may be issues with the transport that need to be resolved.
  Custom Development: If there are custom objects or enhancements, they may not be properly defined or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Definition: Verify that the object