How To Fix /SMB/CM_API_COMMON036 - There are no Org. unit types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CM_API_COMMON -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: There are no Org. unit types

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CM_API_COMMON036 - There are no Org. unit types ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CM_API_COMMON036 indicating "There are no Org. unit types" typically arises in the context of SAP Business ByDesign or similar SAP systems when the system is unable to find any organizational unit types defined in the system. This can occur during various operations, such as when trying to create or manage organizational units.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the organizational unit types have not been configured in the system. This could be due to an incomplete setup during the initial configuration of the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the organizational unit types.
  Data Corruption: In rare cases, there may be data corruption or inconsistencies in the database that prevent the system from retrieving the organizational unit types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in your SAP system.
  Ensure that organizational unit types are defined and properly configured. This