How To Fix /SMB/DEFINITION049 - Version &1 of definition for subobject &2 of IMG activity &3 not found

/SMB/DEFINITION049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/DEFINITION -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Version &1 of definition for subobject &2 of IMG activity &3 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/DEFINITION049 - Version &1 of definition for subobject &2 of IMG activity &3 not found ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/DEFINITION049 indicates that a specific version of a definition for a subobject in the Implementation Guide (IMG) activity is not found. This error typically arises when there is a missing or incorrectly configured definition in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Definition: The version of the definition for the specified subobject does not exist in the system. This could be due to a missing transport or an incomplete installation.
  Incorrect Configuration: The IMG activity may not have been properly configured or activated.
  Transport Issues: If the definition was supposed to be transported from another system, the transport might not have been successful or might not have included the necessary objects.
  Versioning Issues: The system might be looking for a specific version of a definition that has been deleted or is not available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IMG Configuration: Navigate to the relevant IMG activity and verify if the definition for the subobject exists. If it does not,