How To Fix /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA022 - Template client for GMD administration is not defined

/SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Template client for GMD administration is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA022 - Template client for GMD administration is not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA022 Template client for GMD administration is not defined typically occurs in the context of Global Master Data (GMD) administration within SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined template client for managing global metadata.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The template client for GMD administration has not been defined in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the GMD administration may be incorrectly configured or missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the GMD administration settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Template Client:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant path for Global Master Data settings. This is usually found under:SAP Global Trade > Global Master Data > Define Template Client for GMD Administration
  
  Ensure that a template client is defined. If not,