How To Fix VMC_DEPLOYMENT008 - Type &1 is not known for an installable object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMC_DEPLOYMENT - Messages About Installation of VMC Applications

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Type &1 is not known for an installable object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMC_DEPLOYMENT008 - Type &1 is not known for an installable object ?

  The SAP error message VMC_DEPLOYMENT008 indicates that the system encountered an issue where a specified type (denoted as &1) is not recognized for an installable object during a deployment process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Cloud Platform or SAP HANA Cloud, where applications or services are being deployed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The specified object type may not be valid or recognized by the system. This could happen if the object type is misspelled or if it does not exist in the current context.
  Missing Dependencies: The object type may depend on other components or libraries that are not available or not properly configured in the environment.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the deployed application and the runtime environment, leading to incompatibility.
  
  Configuration Issues: The deployment descriptor or configuration files may have incorrect entries or may not be properly set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Type: Verify that the object