How To Fix /SMB/CENTRALDATA081 - Central data entity with filename &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CENTRALDATA -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Central data entity with filename &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CENTRALDATA081 - Central data entity with filename &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CENTRALDATA081 Central data entity with filename &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific central data entity that is expected to be present in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, often related to data management or integration processes within SAP systems, particularly in the context of SAP Business One or SAP S/4HANA.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data Entity: The central data entity referenced by the filename does not exist in the database. This could be due to data not being uploaded or created properly.
  Incorrect Filename: The filename specified in the error message may be incorrect or misspelled, leading the system to search for a non-existent entity.
  Data Deletion: The data entity may have been deleted or not yet created due to a failed process or incomplete data migration.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper