How To Fix COM_CLEAR008 - Target object number &1 has been deleted because it has no key

COM_CLEAR008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_CLEAR - Clearing Tool

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Target object number &1 has been deleted because it has no key

What causes this issue?

During the creation of a data cleansing case, you have entered several
target objects (target list). No key was specified for one of these
target objects.

System Response

The data cleansing case is created without the target object for which
no key was specified.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_CLEAR008 - Target object number &1 has been deleted because it has no key ?

  The SAP error message COM_CLEAR008 indicates that a target object number has been deleted because it does not have a key. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost objects or internal orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Key: The target object (e.g., cost center, internal order, etc.) does not have a valid key or identifier. This can happen if the object was deleted or if it was never properly created.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the database that are expected to be present.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration issues in the system that lead to the creation of objects without keys.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COM_CLEAR008 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Existence:
  
  Verify if the target object number (&1) exists in the system. You can do this