How To Fix /SMB/CUSTOMIZING003 - Illegal Call: Customizing object type is empty

/SMB/CUSTOMIZING003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Illegal Call: Customizing object type is empty

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/SMB/CUSTOMIZING003 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/CUSTOMIZING003 Illegal Call: Customizing object type is empty typically occurs in the context of SAP Business One or related SAP modules when there is an issue with the configuration or customization settings. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a customizing object, but the object type is not defined or is empty.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Customizing Object: The customizing object that the system is trying to access may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in the SAP system, leading to an empty or undefined object type.
  Corrupted Customization: If there have been recent changes or updates to the system, it is possible that the customization has become corrupted or improperly configured.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain customizing objects, leading to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Customizing Objects: Verify that the customizing objects