How To Fix /CFG/OBJECT_CONTR005 - Package &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/OBJECT_CONTR -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Package &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/OBJECT_CONTR005 - Package &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/OBJECT_CONTR005 Package &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access a package that is not available in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as during configuration or when trying to access certain objects or components that are expected to be part of a specific package.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Package: The package specified in the error message does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to a typo in the package name or the package not being created or transported correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the package was supposed to be transported from another system (like Development to Quality or Production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the package, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the package, especially if it is a custom package.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Package Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the package exists.
  If the package does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure it is correctly transported from another system.
  
  
  
  Verify Transport Requests:
  
  Check the transport logs to ensure that the package was included in the transport requests and that there were no errors during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the package. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Create or Transport the Package:
  
  If the package is indeed missing, you may need to create it or transport it from the development environment where it exists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the package is part of a standard SAP application or module, consult the relevant SAP documentation or support notes for guidance on how to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical issue affecting business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SU53 (Authorization Check), SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to the specific module or functionality you are working with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.