How To Fix /SMB/CENTRALDATA078 - '&1' not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CENTRALDATA -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: '&1' not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CENTRALDATA078 - '&1' not found ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CENTRALDATA078 '&1' not found typically indicates that a specific data object or entry that the system is trying to access does not exist in the database. This error is often related to the Central Data Management (CDM) component in SAP, which is used for managing master data across various applications.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the data object (e.g., a material, vendor, or customer) referenced by the identifier &1 does not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is looking for data in the wrong location or with incorrect parameters.
  Data Deletion: The data might have been deleted or not yet created in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the data was supposed to be transported from another system (e.g., development to production), there may have been an issue during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Data Existence: Check if the data object exists in the relevant tables. You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to look up the data.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to the Central Data Management to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Data Creation: If the data does not exist, you may need to create it manually or ensure that the process that creates it is functioning correctly.
  Transport Check: If the data was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that the transport was successful.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, SE16, and others that can help you investigate the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or fixes.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.