How To Fix /FTI/WEBGUI_MSG004 - Files not maintained for customizing object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /FTI/WEBGUI_MSG -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Files not maintained for customizing object &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /FTI/WEBGUI_MSG004 - Files not maintained for customizing object &1 ?

  The SAP error message /FTI/WEBGUI_MSG004 Files not maintained for customizing object &1 typically indicates that there is a missing configuration or setup for a specific customizing object in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Fiori or Web GUI applications when the system cannot find the necessary files or settings for the specified customizing object.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The customizing object referenced by &1 does not have the required entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing object was transported from another system, the transport might not have included all necessary files or settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the object may not have been completed correctly, leading to missing or incomplete data.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the customizing object, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Entries:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check if the entries for the object &1 are maintained correctly.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that the object is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the object was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary files were included in the transport request.
  If files are missing, you may need to re-transport the object or manually create the missing entries.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration steps for the specific customizing object. Ensure that all necessary steps have been followed and that no steps were skipped.
  Consult the relevant SAP documentation or guides for the specific customizing object to ensure proper setup.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain the customizing object.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the application to identify where the error is occurring. This may provide more insight into what is missing or misconfigured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific customizing object for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the specific module or application you are working with to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /FTI/WEBGUI_MSG004.