How To Fix /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT179 - IMG Activity &1 (Cust. Obj. &2 &3) with subobject &4 is not in content

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT -

• Message number: 179

• Message text: IMG Activity &1 (Cust. Obj. &2 &3) with subobject &4 is not in content

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT179 - IMG Activity &1 (Cust. Obj. &2 &3) with subobject &4 is not in content ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT179 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the content structure in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Business Suite or SAP S/4HANA. This error often arises during the execution of certain IMG (Implementation Guide) activities, where the system is unable to find the specified custom object or sub-object in the content repository.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Content: The specified custom object or sub-object is not available in the content repository. This could be due to a missing transport or an incomplete installation of the relevant content.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration might be pointing to an incorrect or outdated content version.
  Transport Issues: If the content was supposed to be transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the content in the system may not match the version expected by the IMG activity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Content Availability: Verify that the custom object and sub-object are indeed part of the content repository. You can do this by checking the relevant content packages in the SAP system.
  Transport Requests: If the content is missing, check if the relevant transport requests have been imported correctly. If not, you may need to re-import them.
  Update Content: If you are using an outdated version of the content, consider updating to the latest version. This may involve downloading the latest content from SAP Service Marketplace or using the Software Update Manager (SUM).
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the IMG to ensure that they are correctly pointing to the right content.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or release notes for any specific instructions related to the content you are working with.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to explore the objects and their definitions.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error related to the /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT179 message.