How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG797 - Error while customizing; CM Object ID for &1 / &2 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 797

• Message text: Error while customizing; CM Object ID for &1 / &2 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG797 - Error while customizing; CM Object ID for &1 / &2 not found ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG797 indicates that there is an issue with customizing in the SAP system, specifically related to a Configuration Management (CM) object. The message states that the CM Object ID for the specified parameters (represented by &1 and &2) could not be found.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration Object: The most common cause of this error is that the specified Configuration Management object does not exist in the system. This could be due to it being deleted, not created, or incorrectly referenced.
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: There may be an issue with the customizing settings where the object ID is not properly defined or linked.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing objects.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified CM object.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Object Existence: Check if the CM Object ID exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate report to list CM objects.
  Check Customizing Settings: Review the customizing settings to ensure that the object ID is correctly defined and linked. This may involve checking the configuration in the relevant customizing transactions.
  Transport Check: If the object was supposed to be transported from another system, verify 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 CM object. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  Recreate the Object: If the object is indeed missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it based on the requirements of your project or system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for customizing), SE11 (for data dictionary), or SE80 (for object navigator) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the documentation related to the specific module or functionality you are working with, as it may provide insights into the expected configuration and common pitfalls.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.