How To Fix CM_APS_ODA021 - API with subobject name '&1' does not exist

CM_APS_ODA021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_APS_ODA - Open Discovery API

• Message number: 021

• Message text: API with subobject name '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_APS_ODA021 - API with subobject name '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CM_APS_ODA021 indicates that there is an issue with an API call related to a specific subobject that does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where APIs are used to interact with various data objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Subobject: The most common cause of this error is that the subobject name specified in the API call does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, incorrect configuration, or the subobject not being created or activated.
  Data Model Issues: If the data model has been changed or if there are inconsistencies in the data, it may lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the API may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified subobject.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the subobject, especially if