How To Fix /PLMI/ECN_BO004 - Object type &1 is not active in this system

/PLMI/ECN_BO004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ECN_BO -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Object type &1 is not active in this system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO004 - Object type &1 is not active in this system ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO004 Object type &1 is not active in this system typically indicates that a specific business object type (represented by &1) is not activated or available in the current SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, particularly when working with SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or other modules that utilize business objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Business Object: The specified object type is not activated in the system. This could be due to configuration settings or missing activation steps.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the business object type may not have been completed.
  Transport Issues: If the object type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  Versioning Issues: The object type may exist in a different version or may not be compatible with the current system setup.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Object Type:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the