How To Fix /SMB/CONSISTENCY017 - Synchronizing customer adaptation failed. Manual treatment is necessary.

/SMB/CONSISTENCY017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CONSISTENCY -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Synchronizing customer adaptation failed. Manual treatment is necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CONSISTENCY017 - Synchronizing customer adaptation failed. Manual treatment is necessary. ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CONSISTENCY017 Synchronizing customer adaptation failed. Manual treatment is necessary typically indicates an issue with the synchronization of customer adaptations in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Business ByDesign or SAP S/4HANA environments. This error can arise due to various reasons, including inconsistencies in the data model, issues with custom developments, or problems during the transport of changes.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data model or configuration settings that prevent successful synchronization.
  Custom Developments: If there are custom developments or adaptations that are not properly aligned with the standard system, this can lead to synchronization failures.
  Transport Issues: Problems during the transport of changes from one environment to another (e.g., from development to production) can cause synchronization issues.
  Missing Dependencies: Required dependencies or objects may be missing, leading to failures in the synchronization process.
  System Updates: Recent updates or patches to the SAP system may