How To Fix /SMB/DEFINITION001 - Illegal call: Customizing Object Type is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/DEFINITION -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Illegal call: Customizing Object Type is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/DEFINITION001 - Illegal call: Customizing Object Type is initial ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/DEFINITION001 Illegal call: Customizing Object Type is initial typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business One or SAP Business ByDesign systems when there is an issue with the configuration or customization of the system. This error indicates that a required customizing object type is not defined or is missing, leading to an illegal call in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Object: The error often arises when a customizing object type that is expected by the system is not defined or has not been properly set up.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in the system, leading to the object type being recognized as "initial" or empty.
  Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be correctly referencing the required customizing objects.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing objects were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been an issue during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Customizing Settings: Go to the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system and ensure that all required customizing objects are defined and properly configured.
  Review Development Objects: If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly references the necessary customizing objects.
  Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully transported.
  Recreate Customizing Objects: If a customizing object is missing, you may need to recreate it in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or functionality you are working with for any additional guidance or known issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error details and context in which it occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed and resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.