How To Fix 5A210 - Object &1 does not exist in status &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Object &1 does not exist in status &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A210 - Object &1 does not exist in status &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5A210 indicates that a specific object (denoted by &1) does not exist in the specified status (denoted by &2). This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is trying to access or manipulate an object that is either not available or not in the expected state.
  Causes:
  
  Object Deletion: The object may have been deleted or not created in the first place.
  Incorrect Status: The object exists, but it is not in the status that the operation requires. For example, it might be in a "locked" or "inactive" state.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or manipulate the object in the specified status.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or application logic that prevent the object from being recognized in the expected status.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Object Existence: Check if the object actually exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes relevant to the object type (e.g., SE11 for database tables, SE80 for development objects).
  Check Object Status: If the object exists, verify its current status. You may need to use specific transaction codes or reports to check the status of the object.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object in the specified status. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  Recreate or Restore Object: If the object has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  Consult Logs and Traces: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) or application logs for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the object type, you may need to use specific transaction codes to investigate further (e.g., SE11, SE80, SE37).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 5A210 in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review the relevant SAP documentation for the specific module or object type to understand the expected statuses and behaviors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 5A210.