How To Fix CM_APS_ODA007 - API with object type '&1' and name '&2' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_APS_ODA - Open Discovery API

• Message number: 007

• Message text: API with object type '&1' and name '&2' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_APS_ODA007 - API with object type '&1' and name '&2' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CM_APS_ODA007 indicates that there is an issue with an API call related to an object type and name that does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where object types and names are expected to be defined and available for processing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Object: The object type (&1) and name (&2) specified in the API call do not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The object was never created.
  The object was deleted or archived.
  A typo in the object name or type in the API call.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the API call may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified object.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the object from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Object Existence:
  
  Check if the object type and name specified in the error message exist in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate SAP reports to list the objects of that type.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that there are no typos in the object type and name in the API call. Double-check the parameters being passed to the API.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the API call has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the object should exist but does not, review the configuration settings in the relevant module to ensure that the object type is properly defined and that the system is set up to recognize it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific API you are using to ensure that you are using it correctly and that all required parameters are being provided.
  
  
  
  Check for System Issues:
  
  If the object should exist and everything seems correct, check for any system issues or inconsistencies that may be affecting the availability of the object.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to the object type in question (e.g., /SAPAPO/ for APO-related objects) to help in your investigation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.