How To Fix STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY272 - Documentation (&1/&2) not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY - Technical Configuration Entity Messages

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Documentation (&1/&2) not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY272 - Documentation (&1/&2) not found ?

  The SAP error message STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY272 indicates that a specific configuration entity (in this case, identified by &1/&2) is not found in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Solution Manager or during the execution of background jobs related to configuration or monitoring tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The configuration entity that the system is trying to access does not exist. This could be due to a missing transport, incorrect configuration, or a deletion of the entity.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters passed to the function or job may be incorrect, leading to the system looking for a non-existent entity.
  System Upgrade or Migration: If the system has recently been upgraded or migrated, some configuration entities may not have been properly transferred or updated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the configuration entity exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP and checking if the entity is listed.
  Transport Requests: If the entity is missing, check if it was supposed to be included in a transport request. If so, ensure that the transport has been imported successfully.
  Review Parameters: Double-check the parameters being passed to the job or function that is generating the error. Ensure they are correct and correspond to existing entities.
  Recreate the Entity: If the entity is indeed missing and cannot be found in any transport, you may need to recreate it manually based on the required specifications.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific configuration entity for additional guidance.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like ST22 (Dump Analysis) or SM21 (System Log) to check for any related errors or dumps that could provide more context.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.