How To Fix /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT146 - Behavior &1 cannot be applied for entry &2 (not reference content)

/SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT -

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Behavior &1 cannot be applied for entry &2 (not reference content)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT146 - Behavior &1 cannot be applied for entry &2 (not reference content) ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT146 typically indicates an issue related to the behavior of a specific entry in the context of content restructuring or management. The message states that the behavior specified cannot be applied to the given entry because it is not recognized as reference content.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Reference Content: The entry you are trying to apply a behavior to is not classified as reference content. This could happen if the entry is not set up correctly in the system or if it does not meet the criteria for being considered reference content.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the expected behavior for the content type you are working with.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data associated with the entry may be incomplete or corrupted, leading to the system not recognizing it as valid reference content.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Entry Type: Verify that the entry you are trying to