How To Fix /FTI/AUTHORING_MSGS002 - Customizing Object &1 does not belong to the IMG Activity &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /FTI/AUTHORING_MSGS -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Customizing Object &1 does not belong to the IMG Activity &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /FTI/AUTHORING_MSGS002 - Customizing Object &1 does not belong to the IMG Activity &2 ?

  The SAP error message /FTI/AUTHORING_MSGS002 indicates that a specific customizing object does not belong to the specified Implementation Guide (IMG) activity. This error typically arises during configuration or when trying to access certain customizing settings in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Assignment: The customizing object (like a configuration setting or a table entry) is not correctly assigned to the specified IMG activity. This can happen if the object was moved, deleted, or not properly linked during the configuration process.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request correctly.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the customizing object and the IMG activity, especially if the system has been upgraded or patched.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the customizing object, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Object Assignment:
  
  Go to the IMG and verify that the customizing object is correctly assigned to the specified activity. You can do this by navigating through the IMG structure and checking the relevant nodes.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the object was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the object was included in the transport request. If not, you may need to re-transport it.
  
  
  
  Reassign the Object:
  
  If you find that the customizing object is not linked to the IMG activity, you may need to manually reassign it. This can typically be done through the customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the customizing object. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific customizing object and IMG activity to ensure that there are no known issues or additional steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access the IMG)
  SE80 (to check the object in the repository)
  SE03 (to analyze transport requests)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to the specific module or customizing object you are working with.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.