How To Fix SDME_OBJ407 - &1 is a global interface but not a maintenance object

SDME_OBJ407 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDME_OBJ - DME: Maintenance Object Messages

• Message number: 407

• Message text: &1 is a global interface but not a maintenance object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDME_OBJ407 - &1 is a global interface but not a maintenance object ?

  The SAP error message SDME_OBJ407 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the maintenance of a global interface in the SAP system. This error occurs when the system expects a certain object to be a maintenance object, but it is not recognized as such.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The object you are trying to maintain is defined as a global interface, but the system is expecting it to be a maintenance object (like a table or a view).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that lead to the misclassification of the object.
  Development Errors: If the object was created or modified incorrectly in the development environment, it may not be recognized properly in the maintenance context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Definition: Verify the definition of the object in the SAP system. Ensure that it is correctly defined as a global interface and that it is not mistakenly classified as a maintenance