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Message type: E = Error
Message class: BAPI - BAPI Messages for the DX Workbench
Message number: 001
Message text: No instance of object type &1 has been created. External reference: &4
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BAPI001
- No instance of object type &1 has been created. External reference: &4 ?The SAP error message BAPI001 indicates that there is no instance of the specified object type created in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to call a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) that requires an object instance, but that instance has not been created or is not available in the context of the operation.
Cause:
- Object Instance Not Created: The most common cause is that the required object instance (e.g., a business object like a sales order, purchase order, etc.) has not been created before the BAPI call is made.
- Incorrect Object Type: The object type specified in the BAPI call may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
- Session Management: If you are using a session to create the object and the session has not been executed or committed, the instance will not be available.
- Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the creation of the object instance.
Solution:
- Create the Object Instance: Ensure that the object instance is created before calling the BAPI. This can typically be done by calling the appropriate BAPI for creating the object (e.g.,
BAPI_SALESORDER_CREATEFROMDAT2
for sales orders).- Check Object Type: Verify that the object type you are using in the BAPI call is correct and matches the expected type.
- Session Execution: If you are using a session, make sure that the session is executed and committed before calling the BAPI.
- Review Authorization: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create the object instance.
- Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the BAPI call to trace where the object instance is expected to be created and identify any issues in the flow.
Related Information:
SE37
to view the BAPI and its parameters, or SE80
to explore the related object types.By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BAPI001 error and successfully create and use the required object instance in your SAP environment.
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