How To Fix GEF_CUST_MSG040 - Business object settings must be aligned with System Settings.

GEF_CUST_MSG040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GEF_CUST_MSG - Message class for GEF customizing

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Business object settings must be aligned with System Settings.

What causes this issue?

The Business Object Settings are not aligned with the System Settings.

System Response

The business object was not saved.

How to fix this error?

When saving the business object, the SAP HANA DB process is validated
using the business object settings to check if history is supported.
This process is repeated with the system settings.
The results of the business object settings and system settings checks
are then compared.
The results of the business object settings must align with the results
of the systems settings. If they aren't, it prevents the business object
from being saved since the systems settings have priority over the
business object settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GEF_CUST_MSG040 - Business object settings must be aligned with System Settings. ?

  The SAP error message GEF_CUST_MSG040, which states "Business object settings must be aligned with System Settings," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) module or when dealing with business object configurations. This error indicates that there is a misalignment between the settings of a business object and the system-wide settings defined in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The business object settings (like approval processes, workflows, or other configurations) do not match the system settings. This could be due to changes made in the system settings that have not been reflected in the business object settings.
  Missing Parameters: Certain required parameters or settings for the business object may not be defined or may be incorrectly set.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the business object or if the system has been upgraded, there may be inconsistencies in the settings.
  Transport Issues: If the business object settings were transported