How To Fix /SMB/UTILITY128 - Error reading IMG Activity &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/UTILITY -

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Error reading IMG Activity &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY128 - Error reading IMG Activity &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY128 Error reading IMG Activity &1 typically indicates that there is an issue with accessing or reading the Implementation Guide (IMG) activity specified by the placeholder &1. This can occur for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified IMG activity.
  Corrupted IMG Data: The IMG data might be corrupted or not properly loaded in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the IMG activity was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the IMG from being read correctly.
  System Version Mismatch: The IMG activity may not be available in the current version of the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the IMG activity. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or PFCG.
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