How To Fix /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE159 - IMG Activity &1 could not be found.

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: IMG Activity &1 could not be found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE159 - IMG Activity &1 could not be found. ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/RUNTIME_CORE159 IMG Activity &1 could not be found typically indicates that the system is unable to locate a specific Implementation Guide (IMG) activity that is referenced in a configuration or customization process. This can occur for various reasons, including missing or incomplete configuration, incorrect paths, or issues with the transport of configuration settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing IMG Activity: The specified IMG activity may not exist in the system, possibly due to missing transport requests or incomplete installation.
  Incorrect Path: The path to the IMG activity may be incorrect, leading the system to search in the wrong location.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified IMG activity.
  System Version Mismatch: The IMG activity may exist in a different version of the SAP system but not in the current one.
  Transport Issues: If the IMG activity was supposed to be transported from another system, the transport may not have been executed successfully.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check IMG Activity: Verify that the IMG activity exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the IMG (transaction SPRO) and searching for the activity.
  Correct Path: Ensure that the path to the IMG activity is correct. If you are using a custom program or transaction, check the code for any hardcoded paths or references.
  User Authorizations: Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the IMG activity.
  Transport Requests: If the activity is missing, check if it was supposed to be transported from another system. If so, ensure that the transport request has been imported successfully.
  System Version: Confirm that you are working in the correct version of the SAP system that contains the required IMG activity.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific IMG activity for any additional information or prerequisites.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the IMG) and SE80 (to check for custom developments) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.