How To Fix DHCDC_CORE046 - Cannot read definition of object &1 (type &2)

DHCDC_CORE046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DHCDC_CORE -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Cannot read definition of object &1 (type &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DHCDC_CORE046 - Cannot read definition of object &1 (type &2) ?

  The SAP error message DHCDC_CORE046 indicates that the system is unable to read the definition of a specified object (denoted by &1) of a certain type (denoted by &2). This error typically arises in the context of data handling or data modeling, particularly when working with Data Hub or similar components in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Object Not Found: The object specified may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the object.
  Corrupted Metadata: The metadata for the object may be corrupted or not properly defined.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the object from being read correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Object Existence: Check if the object exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction