How To Fix /SMB/UTILITY216 - No message with string &1 found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/UTILITY -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: No message with string &1 found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY216 - No message with string &1 found ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY216 No message with string &1 found typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific message string that is expected to be present in the message class. This can occur in various scenarios, often related to custom developments or configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Message Class Entry: The message string referenced by &1 does not exist in the specified message class. This could be due to a missing entry or a typo in the message ID.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration or coding that references the message might be incorrect, leading to a call for a message that is not defined.
  Transport Issues: If the message class was recently transported from another system, it might not have been transported correctly, leading to missing entries.
  Development Issues: If the message is part of a custom development, it may not have been properly defined in the message class.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Message Class: 
  
  Go to transaction SE91 (Message Class) and check if the message string exists in the specified message class. If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  If you have the message ID, you can search for it directly in SE91.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration: 
  
  Review the configuration or code that is calling the message. Ensure that it is referencing the correct message class and message ID.
  
  
  
  Transport Check: 
  
  If the message class was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included in the transport request and that it was imported correctly into the target system.
  
  
  
  Development Review: 
  
  If the message is part of a custom development, review the code to ensure that the message is defined and that the message class is correctly referenced.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If the message is part of a standard SAP application, consult the relevant SAP documentation or support notes to see if there are any known issues or updates related to the message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Classes: In SAP, message classes are used to manage messages that can be displayed to users. Each message class can contain multiple messages, and they are identified by a message number.
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE91: To manage message classes.
  SE80: To view and edit development objects, including message classes.
  SE37: To check function modules that might be generating the error.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific message class or error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult SAP's support portal for further assistance.