How To Fix /SMB/TASK006 - Illegal call: IMG activity is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/TASK -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Illegal call: IMG activity is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/TASK006 - Illegal call: IMG activity is initial ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/TASK006 Illegal call: IMG activity is initial typically occurs when there is an attempt to access an IMG (Implementation Guide) activity that is not properly defined or is in an initial state. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a transaction or access a configuration that has not been set up correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Unconfigured IMG Activity: The IMG activity you are trying to access has not been configured or is not available in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specific IMG activity.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured, or there may be missing components or settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check IMG Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the IMG (Transaction SPRO) and verify that the activity you are trying to access is indeed configured. If it is not, you may need to set it up or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the IMG activity. You can check this using transaction SU53 to see if there are any authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues. You may need to re-transport the configuration or correct any issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific IMG activity to ensure that all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide guidance on the IMG activity in question.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide)
  SU53 (Authorization Check)
  SE09/SE10 (Transport Organizer)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Always check for relevant SAP Notes that might provide fixes or workarounds for specific issues related to IMG activities.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on the specific module or IMG activity you are working with.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.