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

/SMB/DEFINITION001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/DEFINITION -

• Message number: 001

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

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/SMB/DEFINITION001 - Details

• 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