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  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration might be pointing to an incorrect or outdated content version.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