How To Fix /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT003 - Importing IMG subobject definitions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Importing IMG subobject definitions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT003 - Importing IMG subobject definitions ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT003 typically occurs during the import of IMG (Implementation Guide) subobject definitions. This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues with the transport request, missing authorizations, or inconsistencies in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Transport Request Issues: The transport request may be incomplete or corrupted.
  Authorization Problems: The user performing the import may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the import.
  System Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the system that prevent the import from completing successfully.
  Missing Dependencies: The IMG subobject definitions may depend on other objects that are not present in the target system.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the source and target systems may not be compatible.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Transport Request:
  
  Ensure that the transport request is complete and not corrupted. You can check the transport logs for any errors.
  If necessary, re-export the transport request from the source system.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user performing the import has the necessary authorizations. You