How To Fix /SMB/DEFINITION045 - Cannot retrieve metadata for table &1, it is not part of cust. obj. &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/DEFINITION -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Cannot retrieve metadata for table &1, it is not part of cust. obj. &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/DEFINITION045 - Cannot retrieve metadata for table &1, it is not part of cust. obj. &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/DEFINITION045 indicates that the system is unable to retrieve metadata for a specified table because it is not part of the customer object. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business One or SAP Business Suite when dealing with custom objects or extensions.
  Cause:
  
  Table Not Defined: The specified table (&1) is not defined as a customer object in the system.
  Missing Metadata: The metadata for the table may not be available or properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the custom objects may not include the specified table.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Definition: Verify that the table you are trying to access is defined as a customer object in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Recreate or Adjust Metadata: If the table is not defined, you may need to create it as a customer object or adjust the existing metadata to include it.
  Review Customization Settings: Ensure that the customization settings for the customer objects are correctly configured to include the table in question.
  Transport Request: If the table was transported, check the transport request to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for guidance on managing custom objects and metadata.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error message and any relevant details about your system configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error related to the metadata retrieval for the specified table.