How To Fix /SMB/STRUCT_CHG_MGMT038 - Unknown object type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/STRUCT_CHG_MGMT -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Unknown object type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/STRUCT_CHG_MGMT038 - Unknown object type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/STRUCT_CHG_MGMT038 Unknown object type &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Structure Change Management (SCM) when the system encounters an object type that it does not recognize or cannot process. This can happen during various operations, such as when trying to transport changes or during system upgrades.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Unknown Object Type: The error indicates that the system has encountered an object type that is not defined or recognized in the current context. This could be due to:
  
  A missing or incorrectly configured object type in the system.
  An inconsistency in the transport directory or transport request.
  A custom object type that has not been properly registered in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the error occurs during a transport operation, it may be due to issues with the transport request or the objects included in it.
  
  
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to handle certain object types, especially if they