How To Fix 29677 - Object & & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 677

• Message text: Object & & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You want to define a new change type, and have entered an object ID for
object type &V1&. No object ID is defined for the selected object type.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use the possible entries function to select an object ID for object
type &V1&.
The field documentation for the <DS:DE.OBJEKTID>Object ID</> describes
how to select a value.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29677 - Object & & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "29677 Object & & does not exist" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific object (such as a table, program, function module, or other repository object) that is referenced in your transaction or program. The placeholders in the message (the two ampersands) will usually be replaced with the name of the object that is missing.
  Causes:
  
  Object Deletion: The object may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Transport Issues: The object may not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the code or configuration that references the object.
  Namespace Issues: The object might exist in a different namespace that is not accessible in the current context.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify if the object actually exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (for tables), SE80 (for various objects), or SE37 (for function modules).
  Transport Check: If the object was recently created or modified, ensure that it has been properly transported to the environment you are working in.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Correct Naming: Review the code or configuration for any typos or incorrect references to the object. Make sure that the object name is spelled correctly and matches the case.
  Namespace Verification: If the object is in a different namespace, ensure that you have access to that namespace or that the object is correctly referenced.
  Recreate the Object: If the object has been deleted and is necessary for your operations, you may need to recreate it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), and SE38 (ABAP Program).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging: If you are a developer, you can use the debugger to trace where the error occurs in the code and gather more context about the missing object.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.