How To Fix /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE778 - Usage &1 is not known

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE -

• Message number: 778

• Message text: Usage &1 is not known

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE778 - Usage &1 is not known ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/MAINTENANCE778 Usage &1 is not known typically occurs in the context of SAP Converged Data Management (CDM) or when dealing with maintenance of certain objects in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to recognize the specified usage type (denoted by &1), which could be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Usage Type: The usage type specified in the transaction or function module does not exist or is misspelled.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the specified usage type has not been set up in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the usage type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified usage type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Usage Type: Verify that the usage type you are trying to use is correctly spelled and exists in the system. You can check this in the relevant configuration or master data areas.
  Configuration Review: Ensure that all necessary configurations for the usage type are completed. This may involve checking customizing settings in SPRO or relevant transaction codes.
  Transport Validation: If the usage type was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated. You may need to re-import or activate it.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the usage type. This can be checked with the help of your security team or by reviewing the user roles and profiles.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or functionality you are working with for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SPRO (Customizing).
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.