How To Fix /SMB/SBA1133 - Maintain referencing information or org. type

/SMB/SBA1133 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/SBA1 -

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Maintain referencing information or org. type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/SBA1133 - Maintain referencing information or org. type ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/SBA1133 Maintain referencing information or org. type typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business ByDesign or SAP S/4HANA systems when there is an issue with the configuration of organizational structures or referencing information in the system. This error indicates that the system requires certain organizational data to be maintained or configured correctly for a specific process to proceed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Organizational Data: The error often arises when the necessary organizational units (like company codes, sales organizations, etc.) are not properly defined or linked in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the organizational structure or in the settings related to the specific business process you are trying to execute.
  Reference Information: The system may require specific reference information that has not been maintained, such as relationships between different organizational units.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Organizational Structure:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and ensure that all