How To Fix /SMB/CUSTOMIZING017 - BC-Set not found for Cust. Obj. &1 type &2 IMG activity &3 Subobject &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: BC-Set not found for Cust. Obj. &1 type &2 IMG activity &3 Subobject &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CUSTOMIZING017 - BC-Set not found for Cust. Obj. &1 type &2 IMG activity &3 Subobject &4 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CUSTOMIZING017 indicates that a Business Configuration Set (BC Set) is not found for a specific Customizing Object. This error typically arises during the configuration or implementation of SAP solutions, particularly when using Business Configuration Sets to manage settings.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing BC Set: The specified BC Set does not exist in the system. This could be due to an incomplete installation or configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The Customizing Object or IMG activity specified may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the expected BC Set.
  Transport Issues: If the BC Set was supposed to be transported from another system (e.g., from a development to a production system), it may not have been transported correctly.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the SAP system may not support the specified BC Set, especially if it is a newer or older version than expected.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BC Set Availability:
  
  Use transaction SIMG or SPRO to navigate to the relevant IMG activity and check if the BC Set is available.
  You can also use transaction SBCS to check for existing BC Sets.
  
  
  
  Verify Customizing Object:
  
  Ensure that the Customizing Object and the associated IMG activity are correctly defined and that you are using the correct identifiers.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the BC Set is supposed to be in the system but is missing, check the transport logs to see if it was successfully transported.
  If it was not transported, you may need to re-transport it from the source system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific BC Set and Customizing Object to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SIMG: Implementation Guide (IMG)
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  SBCS: Business Configuration Sets
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to Business Configuration Sets and Customizing Objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.