How To Fix AD686 - Message & & was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 686

• Message text: Message & & was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD686 - Message & & was not found ?

  The SAP error message AD686 typically indicates that a specific object (like a program, function module, or other repository object) was not found in the system. The message format usually looks like this: "Message & & was not found," where the placeholders represent the name of the object that could not be located.
  Causes:
  
  Object Deletion: The object may have been deleted or not transported correctly to the system.
  Transport Issues: The object might not have been included in the transport request or the transport request was not imported into the target system.
  Incorrect Naming: There could be a typo or incorrect naming in the code or configuration that references the object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object.
  Development Environment: The object may exist in a different environment (e.g., development but not in production).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify if the object exists in the system using transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE37 (Function Module).
  Transport Check: Ensure that the object was included in the transport request and that the transport has been successfully imported into the target system.
  Correct Naming: Double-check the spelling and naming conventions used in the code or configuration to ensure they match the actual object names.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  Recreate Object: If the object is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  Consult Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional information that might help diagnose the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific object type (e.g., function modules, classes) to understand its dependencies and requirements.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community or other forums for similar issues reported by other users, as they may provide insights or solutions.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.