How To Fix SMI003 - Cannot share the business object

SMI003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMI - [[DEPRECATED]]-Social Media Integration message class

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Cannot share the business object

What causes this issue?

One or more of the input parameters for the internal to external mapping
are missing.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the metadata for Social Media Integration OData service
(SM_INTEGRATION_V2_SRV) for the required input parameters.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMI003 - Cannot share the business object ?

  The SAP error message SMI003, which states "Cannot share the business object," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Workflow or when dealing with Business Object Management. This error indicates that there is an issue with sharing a business object, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or share the business object.
  Object Locking: The business object might be locked by another user or process, preventing sharing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the workflow or business object settings.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data associated with the business object may be inconsistent or corrupted.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or bugs that are causing the issue.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access and share the business object. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  Release Locks: