How To Fix /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA020 - Secondary Activity &1 &2 &3 is missing

/SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Secondary Activity &1 &2 &3 is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA020 - Secondary Activity &1 &2 &3 is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA020 indicating that "Secondary Activity &1 &2 &3 is missing" typically arises in the context of SAP Business One or SAP S/4HANA, particularly when dealing with metadata or configuration issues related to secondary activities in a business process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually indicates that there is a missing configuration for a secondary activity that is expected in the system. This could be due to incomplete setup or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to look for a secondary activity that does not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, it is possible that the secondary activity was not included in the transport request.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not have been properly implemented or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the relevant