How To Fix 5A262 - &1 &2 in status &3 does not exist

5A262 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 262

• Message text: &1 &2 in status &3 does not exist

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to create the requested relationship since the
objects concerned are not in the status specified.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A262 - &1 &2 in status &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 5A262 typically indicates that a specific object (like a document, transaction, or record) does not exist in the system. The placeholders &1, &2, and &3 represent specific details about the object that is being referenced, such as its type, ID, or status.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Object: The most common cause is that the object you are trying to access or manipulate does not exist in the database. This could be due to:
  
  The object was never created.
  The object was deleted or archived.
  A typo in the object ID or name.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Status: The status indicated by &3 may not be valid for the object you are trying to access. This could happen if the object is in a different status than expected.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manipulate the object, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Object Existence: Check if the