How To Fix SMBC002 - Configuration with Technical ID &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMBC - Messages for maintain business configurations

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Configuration with Technical ID &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMBC002 - Configuration with Technical ID &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message SMBC002 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to a specific Technical ID in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Business Connector or when dealing with certain configurations in SAP systems, such as those related to middleware or integration scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The Technical ID specified in the error message does not have a corresponding configuration in the system. This could be due to the configuration not being created, being deleted, or being incorrectly set up.
  Incorrect Technical ID: The Technical ID referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SM59 for RFC destinations, SICF for services, etc.) and verify if the Technical ID exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create the configuration or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Verify Technical ID:
  
  Double-check the Technical ID for any typos or errors. Ensure that you are using the correct ID as expected by the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the configuration. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific configuration you are working with. There may be specific steps or prerequisites that need to be followed.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SM59, SICF, SPRO, etc.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message SMBC002 in the SAP Support Portal. There may be specific notes addressing this issue.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SMBC002 error in your SAP system.