How To Fix ES246 - & no longer exists (refresh list)

ES246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ES - ABAP Workbench: Repository Information System

• Message number: 246

• Message text: & no longer exists (refresh list)

What causes this issue?

One of the entries in a where-used list is an object which has been
deleted.
The index of the where-used list is not up to date.

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

System Response

The index of the where-used list has been updated.

How to fix this error?

Choose the 'Refresh' option to see the up to date where-used list.

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ES246 - Details

• The SAP error message ES246 typically indicates that a certain object or entry you are trying to access or manipulate no longer exists in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with master data, transaction data, or configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Object: The object you are trying to access has been deleted from the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, possibly due to incomplete transactions or data migration issues.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the object.
  Incorrect Input: The input parameters or identifiers you are using to access the object may be incorrect or outdated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Refresh the List: As suggested by the error message, try refreshing the list or the screen you are on. This can sometimes resolve temporary issues.
  Check Object Existence: Verify if the object you are trying to access still exists in the system. You can do