How To Fix SMT021 - Mapping &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMT -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Mapping &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMT021 - Mapping &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SMT021, which states "Mapping &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's System Landscape Transformation (SLT) or when working with data replication and transformation processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific mapping configuration that is required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mapping Configuration: The most common cause is that the mapping configuration (e.g., a mapping table or transformation rule) referenced by the system does not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Mapping Name: The mapping name specified in the configuration or during the execution of a process may be misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the mapping was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to access the mapping configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Mapping Configuration: Verify