How To Fix 6G017 - Documentation object & does not exist

6G017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6G - Messages for System Administration Assistant

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Documentation object & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The related documentation cannot be displayed.
There are two possible causes.
The documentation does not exist.
The documentation CD is not yet installed.

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?

If the documentation CD has not been installed, install it according to
the instructions on the documentation CD.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6G017 - Documentation object & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 6G017 typically indicates that a documentation object (such as a document, report, or other related object) does not exist in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access documentation for a specific transaction or when attempting to link to a document that has not been created or has been deleted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Object: The documentation object you are trying to access has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Object ID: The ID or reference you are using to access the documentation is incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view the documentation object.
  Deleted Object: The documentation object may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for access.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Object ID: Double-check the ID or reference number you are using to ensure it is correct.
  Create Documentation: If the documentation object does not exist, you may need to