How To Fix /SMB/TYPES057 - TDC &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/TYPES -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: TDC &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/TYPES057 - TDC &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/TYPES057 TDC &1 does not exist typically indicates that a specific TDC (Technical Data Container) type referenced in your SAP system is not found. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Business One or SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) when dealing with data integration or data management tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Missing TDC Definition: The TDC type specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a misconfiguration or an incomplete setup.
  Incorrect Configuration: The TDC type might have been incorrectly referenced in a configuration or a custom development.
  Transport Issues: If the TDC was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or properly activated in the target system.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the components or modules that are trying to access the TDC.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check TDC Configuration: Verify that the TDC type referenced in the error message is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP.
  Create or Activate TDC: If the TDC type does not exist, you may need to create it or activate it if it was previously defined but not activated.
  Review Custom Code: If you are using custom code or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it is referencing the correct TDC type.
  Transport Request: If the TDC was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport request to ensure it was included and successfully imported.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to TDCs for any specific requirements or steps that may need to be followed.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to TDCs and the specific error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing TDCs, such as SICF for service configuration or SE80 for development objects.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.