How To Fix S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY163 - View/table &2 of piece list for object &1 is not used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY - IMG Activity

• Message number: 163

• Message text: View/table &2 of piece list for object &1 is not used

What causes this issue?

Objekt &V1& does not contain all object tables/views in the definition
of object &V1& (see transaction SOBJ).

System Response

The missing tables/views do not cause problems for the BC Sets, i.e. a
BC Set can also contain subobjects of an object. It can, however, be a
problem for the application if the data for the missing tables/views is
not in the system after the activation of the BC Set.

How to fix this error?

Check that the applications work correctly after a BC Set activation. If
not, put the missing tables/views in the BC Set.
<ZH>The BC Set creator must ensure that all required data (records) for
a customizing object are in a BC Set, to avoid inconsistent
system/application statuses after a BC Set activation</>.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY163 - View/table &2 of piece list for object &1 is not used ?

  The SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY163 indicates that a specific view or table related to a piece list for a particular object is not being used in the current configuration. This message typically arises during the configuration of SAP systems, particularly when working with the Implementation Guide (IMG) or when trying to access certain configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Unused Configuration: The view or table referenced in the error message is not currently utilized in the system configuration. This can happen if the configuration was previously set up but is no longer relevant or if it was never fully implemented.
  Missing Dependencies: The object or piece list may have dependencies that are not met, leading to the view or table being marked as unused.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing elements that cause the view or table to be flagged as unused.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the object mentioned in the error message. Ensure that all necessary components are properly configured and that there are no missing dependencies.
  Activate/Use the View: If the view or table is indeed needed, you may need to activate it or ensure that it is being referenced correctly in your configuration.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific object and view/table in question to understand its intended use and how to properly configure it.
  Check for Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were imported correctly.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is impacting critical business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SPRO (Customizing) to investigate the specific object and its configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context on how to resolve it.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.