How To Fix /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT008 - System is configured as central for this kind of object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: System is configured as central for this kind of object

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT008 - System is configured as central for this kind of object ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT008 System is configured as central for this kind of object typically occurs in the context of SAP Business One or SAP S/4HANA when there is an issue related to the configuration of the system regarding the import or export of certain objects. This error indicates that the system is set up as a central system for the specified object type, which means that it is expected to handle the import/export operations centrally rather than allowing them to be performed locally.
  
  Cause:
  
  Central System Configuration: The system is configured to act as a central system for certain objects, which means that it is not allowed to perform local import/export operations for those objects.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object you are trying to import or export may not be supported for local operations due to the central configuration.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the operation from being executed