How To Fix 42832 - You refer to a content object that does not exist

42832 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 832

• Message text: You refer to a content object that does not exist

What causes this issue?

The selected information object contains a link to a content object that
does not exist.

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?

To remove the link from the content object:
Select the content object.
If it is an XML object, use SAP Knowledge Workbench (KWB) to edit the
object.
Choose Info Object -> Change Contents.
The <LS>Edit Info Object</> screen appears.
Delete the faulty link (hyperlink, fragmentlink, XML link) and save the
content object.
RESET N1
To remove an information object from a structure:
Select the structure.
Choose Info Object -> Change Contents.
The screen <LS>Edit Structure</> appears.
Choose <LS>Info Object</> -> <LS>Remove from Structure</>.
Save the structure.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42832 - You refer to a content object that does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 42832, which states "You refer to a content object that does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Knowledge Management (KM) or Document Management System (DMS). This error indicates that the system is trying to access a content object (such as a document, folder, or other repository item) that cannot be found in the database.
  Causes:
  
  Deleted Content Object: The content object you are trying to access may have been deleted or moved to a different location.
  Incorrect Reference: The reference to the content object may be incorrect, such as a typo in the ID or path.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view the content object, leading the system to believe it does not exist.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the content repository or the content management system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the database that