How To Fix TR278 - Define an IMG interface for object & of type &

TR278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Define an IMG interface for object & of type &

What causes this issue?

The definition of object &V1& &V2& of category &V3& does not contain
a component object with IMG module. A customizing object, however,
should have an IMG link.

System Response

The object definition is saved.

How to fix this error?

Check the object category and fill in the IMG link if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR278 - Define an IMG interface for object & of type & ?

  The SAP error message TR278, which states "Define an IMG interface for object & of type &," typically occurs when there is a missing configuration in the Implementation Guide (IMG) for a specific object type in the SAP system. This error is often encountered during the execution of transactions that require access to specific configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined IMG interface for the specified object type. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The object type has not been properly configured in the IMG.
  The necessary customizing settings for the object have not been maintained.
  There may be a missing or incomplete transport request that includes the necessary configuration.
  The system might be missing a required component or add-on that provides the necessary IMG interface.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TR278 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Object Type: Identify the object type mentioned in the error message. This will