How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CUST201 - Object type &1 does not exist; check entry

/PF1/MSG_CUST201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CUST -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Object type &1 does not exist; check entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CUST201 - Object type &1 does not exist; check entry ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CUST201 Object type &1 does not exist; check entry typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specified object type in the database. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with custom objects, configuration settings, or during the execution of certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Object: The object type specified (represented by &1 in the error message) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, incorrect configuration, or the object not being created yet.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified object type.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been imported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Custom Development: If the object type is part of a custom development, it may not have been activated or may have been deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object