How To Fix /SMB/MD_AS_CUST040 - Entry (eCATT &1 and Object ID &2) does not exist; no processing needed

/SMB/MD_AS_CUST040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/MD_AS_CUST -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Entry (eCATT &1 and Object ID &2) does not exist; no processing needed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/MD_AS_CUST040 - Entry (eCATT &1 and Object ID &2) does not exist; no processing needed ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/MD_AS_CUST040 indicates that there is an issue related to the eCATT (extended Computer Aided Test Tool) script or the object ID being referenced in the script. Specifically, the message states that the entry for the specified eCATT and Object ID does not exist, which means that the system cannot find the required data to proceed with the processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Object: The object ID referenced in the eCATT script does not exist in the system. This could be due to a deletion or a failure to create the object.
  Incorrect Configuration: The eCATT script may be incorrectly configured, pointing to an object that is not valid or has been renamed.
  Transport Issues: If the eCATT script or the object was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the eCATT may not have the necessary authorizations