How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG206 - CM Object &1 of type &2 has wrong type &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 206

• Message text: CM Object &1 of type &2 has wrong type &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG206 - CM Object &1 of type &2 has wrong type &3 ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG206 indicates that there is a mismatch in the type of a Change Management (CM) object. Specifically, the message states that the CM object identified by &1 (the object name) of type &2 (the expected type) has an incorrect type &3 (the actual type).
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The object being processed is not of the expected type. For example, if the system expects a transport request but receives a different type of object.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that lead to the wrong type being assigned or recognized.
  Data Corruption: There could be data integrity issues where the metadata of the object has been corrupted or incorrectly defined.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they might not be handling object types correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Object Type: Check the object type of the CM object in question. Ensure that it matches the expected type. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to inspect the object.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to Change Management in your SAP system. Ensure that all settings are correctly defined and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  Review Custom Code: If there are any custom developments that interact with CM objects, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the object types.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant objects to ensure that there are no data integrity issues. You can use transaction codes like SE14 (Database Utility) to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Change Management and the specific object types you are working with. There may be known issues or additional guidance available.
  
  
  Contact 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 to help diagnose the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, SE80, SE14, and others that may help in diagnosing the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to Change Management and the specific error message. SAP Notes often contain fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Change Management Documentation: Review SAP's official documentation on Change Management for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.